How much does a commercial pilot make in Ohio?
$150,300a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in Ohio. That is $72.27 an hour or $12,530 a month.
- Hourly
- $72.27
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 2,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,300Median: $150,300Highest 10%: $219,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,300 | $28.99 | |
| 25th | $82,440 | $39.63 | |
| Median | $150,300 | $72.27 | |
| 75th | $211,600 | $101.74 | |
| 90th | $219,100 | $105.36 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbus, OH | $175,700 |
| Cleveland, OH | $166,500 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $130,200 |
| Dayton, OH | $120,900 |
| Akron, OH | $84,170 |
| Toledo, OH | $61,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for commercial pilots.
| 3. New York | $177,400 |
| 4. California | $165,600 |
| 5. Delaware | $163,600 |
| 6. Ohio | $150,300 |
| 7. Georgia | $145,100 |
| 8. Colorado | $139,700 |
| 9. Texas | $138,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $72.27 ($150,300 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Ohio than the national average?
Yes: $150,300 against $123,200 nationally, 22% more.
Where does Ohio rank for commercial pilot pay?
Ohio ranks 6 of 48 states.
Which city in Ohio pays commercial pilots the most?
Columbus, OH, with a median of $175,700 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.