Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Alaska | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $232,140 | $294,133 | -21% |
| Median hourly wage | $111.61 | $141.41 | -21% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $226,699.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Airline Pilot in Alaska is $232,140, or about $111.61 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Airline Pilots is $294,133. Alaska is -21% below the national median.
Entry-level airline pilots in Alaska typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,350 airline pilot jobs on record and a median salary of $232,140, Alaska offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.