Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Ohio | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $204,170 | $294,133 | -31% |
| Median hourly wage | $98.16 | $141.41 | -31% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $220,011.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Airline Pilot in Ohio is $204,170, or about $98.16 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Airline Pilots is $294,133. Ohio is -31% below the national median.
Entry-level airline pilots in Ohio typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,550 airline pilot jobs on record and a median salary of $204,170, Ohio offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, airline pilots rank 18 of the 774 occupations reported in Ohio — higher than 98% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Commercial Pilots at $150,330, Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators at $85,930, Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors at $79,650 — all figures are median annual wages for Ohio.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Ohio levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 91.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, airline pilots rank 18 of the 774 occupations reported in Ohio — higher than 98% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Ohio | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Pilots | $150,330 | $2,680 |
| Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators | $85,930 | $120 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $79,650 | $100 |
| Transportation Inspectors | $77,010 | $430 |
| Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers | $67,770 | $280 |
| Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers | $64,700 | $150 |
Ohio levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 91.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 774 occupations in Ohio.