How much does a commercial pilot make in Rhode Island?
$98,820a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in Rhode Island. That is $47.51 an hour or $8,235 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.51
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,360Median: $98,820Highest 10%: $273,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,360 | $24.69 | |
| 25th | $66,180 | $31.82 | |
| Median | $98,820 | $47.51 | |
| 75th | $166,400 | $79.99 | |
| 90th | $273,100 | $131.28 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $106,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for commercial pilots.
| 40. Alabama | $101,400 |
| 41. Alaska | $100,100 |
| 42. Utah | $99,610 |
| 43. Rhode Island | $98,820 |
| 44. Minnesota | $98,630 |
| 45. New Mexico | $97,920 |
| 46. Louisiana | $95,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $47.51 ($98,820 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $98,820 against $123,200 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for commercial pilot pay?
Rhode Island ranks 43 of 48 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays commercial pilots the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $106,500 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.