Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Nevada | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $192,460 | $294,133 | -35% |
| Median hourly wage | $92.53 | $141.41 | -35% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $192,460.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Airline Pilot in Nevada is $192,460, or about $92.53 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Airline Pilots is $294,133. Nevada is -35% below the national median.
Entry-level airline pilots in Nevada typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 2,160 airline pilot jobs on record and a median salary of $192,460, Nevada offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, airline pilots rank 11 of the 669 occupations reported in Nevada — higher than 98% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Air Traffic Controllers at $140,920, Crane and Tower Operators at $115,840, Commercial Pilots at $105,340 — all figures are median annual wages for Nevada.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Nevada has no state income tax on wages, so take-home pay is closer to the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 102.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, airline pilots rank 11 of the 669 occupations reported in Nevada — higher than 98% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Nevada | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Air Traffic Controllers | $140,920 | $210 |
| Crane and Tower Operators | $115,840 | $380 |
| Commercial Pilots | $105,340 | $1,100 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $70,740 | $170 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $62,290 | $15,010 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $61,700 | $2,540 |
Nevada has no state income tax on wages, so take-home pay is closer to the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 102.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 669 occupations in Nevada.