Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Rhode Island | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $164,880 | $294,133 | -44% |
| Median hourly wage | $79.27 | $141.41 | -44% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $161,173.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Airline Pilot in Rhode Island is $164,880, or about $79.27 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Airline Pilots is $294,133. Rhode Island is -44% below the national median.
Entry-level airline pilots in Rhode Island typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 40 airline pilot jobs on record and a median salary of $164,880, Rhode Island offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.