Commercial Pilot Salary in Ohio: $150,500 Average

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Average base salary, Ohio

$150,500 / year

≈ $12,550 per month · $72.36 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Ohio · median $155,500

25th percentile
$85,500Average
$150,50075th percentile
$219,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Commercial Pilot salary by state

Alabama$112,500

Alaska$111,000

Arizona$123,500

Arkansas$98,500

California$209,000

Colorado$158,000

Connecticut$240,000

Delaware$166,500

Florida$150,500

Georgia$153,000

Hawaii$124,500

Idaho$136,500

Illinois$163,000

Indiana$130,500

Iowa$129,000

Kansas$115,500

Kentucky$174,000

Louisiana$113,000

Maine$145,000

Maryland$143,500

Michigan$132,000

Minnesota$127,500

Mississippi$125,000

Missouri$123,500

Montana$132,500

Nebraska$107,000

Nevada$130,000

New Jersey$222,500

New Mexico$118,500

New York$191,000

North Carolina$143,500

North Dakota$163,500

Ohio$150,500

Oklahoma$141,500

Oregon$149,500

Pennsylvania$157,500

Rhode Island$136,500

South Carolina$112,500

South Dakota$97,500

Tennessee$130,500

Texas$157,500

Utah$120,000

Vermont$135,500

Virginia$129,000

Washington$155,000

West Virginia$123,000

Wisconsin$162,500

Wyoming$110,000

About this role

Commercial Pilot is a professional role in the Transportation and Material Moving job family, focused on Commercial Pilot work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Commercial Pilots do

Typical education: Post-Secondary Certificate

Check aircraft prior to flights to ensure that the engines, controls, instruments, and other systems are functioning properly.
Co-pilot aircraft or perform captain's duties, as required.
Consider airport altitudes, outside temperatures, plane weights, and wind speeds and directions to calculate the speed needed to become airborne.
Use instrumentation to pilot aircraft when visibility is poor.
Monitor engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems during flights.

Top skills: Operation and Control Operations Monitoring Monitoring Critical Thinking Judgment and Decision Making Active Listening

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Commercial Pilot salary by industry

Sectors 48 and 49 – Transportation and Warehousing

25,270 workers

$165,000

Educational Services

6,470 workers

$109,500

Health Care and Social Assistance

5,440 workers

$125,500

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

2,720 workers

$145,500

Management of Companies and Enterprises

1,390 workers

$188,000

Sectors 31, 32, and 33 – Manufacturing

1,290 workers

$185,500

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

990 workers

$112,000

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting

830 workers

$87,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Commercial Pilot pays 120% above the average across 50 roles in the Transportation and Material Moving job family (family average $68,500).

Similar-paying roles in Transportation and Material Moving

Air Traffic Controller$151,500

Ship Engineer$115,500

Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$107,500

Transportation Inspector$91,500

Locomotive Engineer$89,000

Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters$82,000

Flight Attendant$80,000

Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators$77,000

Crane and Tower Operators$74,500

Wellhead Pumper$73,000

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Commercial Pilot make?

The average base salary for a Commercial Pilot in the United States is $151,000 per year, or about $72.60 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $87,500 and $197,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Transportation and Material Moving roles?

The Transportation and Material Moving job family averages $68,500 across 50 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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