How much does a commercial pilot make in Dayton?
$120,900a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area. That is $58.13 an hour or $10,080 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.13
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 77 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,560Median: $120,900Highest 10%: $220,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,560 | $29.60 | |
| 25th | $61,560 | $29.60 | |
| Median | $120,900 | $58.13 | |
| 75th | $173,800 | $83.57 | |
| 90th | $220,100 | $105.79 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots.
| Columbus, OH | $175,700 |
| Cleveland, OH | $166,500 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $130,200 |
| Akron, OH | $84,170 |
| Toledo, OH | $61,080 |
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Salaries for every job in Dayton, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Dayton?
The median hourly pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area is $58.13 ($120,900 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Dayton than the national average?
No: $120,900 against $123,200 nationally, 2% less.
How does Dayton compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $150,300, so Dayton pays 20% less.
Where does Dayton rank for commercial pilot pay?
77 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a commercial pilot make starting out in Dayton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $220,100 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.