How much does a commercial pilot make in Indiana?
$104,200a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in Indiana. That is $50.08 an hour or $8,680 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.08
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,250Median: $104,200Highest 10%: $221,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,250 | $30.41 | |
| 25th | $88,730 | $42.66 | |
| Median | $104,200 | $50.08 | |
| 75th | $145,000 | $69.71 | |
| 90th | $221,300 | $106.38 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $193,900 |
| Chicago, IL | $157,400 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $130,200 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $128,900 |
| Columbus, IN | $99,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for commercial pilots.
| 30. Nevada | $105,300 |
| 31. Virginia | $104,900 |
| 32. Nebraska | $104,800 |
| 33. Indiana | $104,200 |
| 34. Montana | $103,700 |
| 35. Mississippi | $103,600 |
| 36. Arizona | $103,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $50.08 ($104,200 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $104,200 against $123,200 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Indiana rank for commercial pilot pay?
Indiana ranks 33 of 48 states.
Which city in Indiana pays commercial pilots the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $193,900 a year.
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.