Commercial Pilots pay in Ohio
$145,490avg. a year
Annual salary · 2,680 employed
Commercial Pilots in Ohio earn an average of $145,490 a year. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $146,080. The best-paying metro area is Columbus, OH at $153,240.
$150,330Median pay
$145,490Average yearly
+35%Avg. pay since 2020
#15Of 48 states
Top-paying Ohio metro areas
Average pay for commercial pilots by metro area. Swipe to see all 6.
11,410 jobs
Columbus, OH
$153,240
a year
2190 jobs
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
$150,620
a year
3600 jobs
Cleveland, OH
$148,680
a year
470 jobs
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH
$129,010
a year
580 jobs
Akron, OH
$117,330
a year
6100 jobs
Toledo, OH
$88,790
a year
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Commercial Pilots pay in Ohio, charted
Pay over time
Ohio, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Ohio commercial pilots work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
May 2025 · Ohio highlighted · tap a state
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Ohio vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $146,080 | – |
| Ohio | $145,490 | – |
| Kentucky | $168,100 | – |
| Pennsylvania | $151,950 | – |
| Michigan | $127,700 | – |
| Indiana | $125,910 | – |
| West Virginia | $119,040 | – |
Related jobs in Ohio
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41,000
- Stockers and Order Fillers$38,920
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$60,660
- Light Truck Drivers$44,230
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$49,800
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64,440
Average pay, Ohio, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do commercial pilots make in Ohio?
The average is $145,490 a year, and the median is $150,330. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $146,080.
Where in Ohio do they earn the most?
Columbus, OH ($153,240), followed by Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN ($150,620). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Toledo, OH ($88,790).
How does Ohio rank?
Ohio ranks #15 of 48 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 53-2012. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national commercial pilots page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.