Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers pay in Ohio

In Ohio, the median pay for airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers is $204,170 a year. About 1,550 people work in this job there.

$204,170Median yearly pay
$138,590–$320,410Middle half of workers, yearly
1,550People in this job in Ohio

That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($232,140). Ohio ranks 15th of 37 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers in Ohio

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$100,300
25% of workers$138,590
Half of workers (median)$204,170
75% of workers$320,410
90% of workers$406,110

Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers pay in Ohio metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Cincinnati$350,9503,330
Akron$161,72040

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
  • Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +8.3% over ten years, much faster than average · about 11,200 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Ohio

JobMedian yearly pay
Aerospace Engineers$138,440
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$80,570
Commercial Pilots$150,330
Aircraft Service Attendants$43,310
Flight Attendants$62,440

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.