Commercial Pilots Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $120,280 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $61,300
90th percentile $216,200
Employed locally 670
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,300
    25th
    $74,990
    50th (median)
    $120,280
    75th
    $169,700
    90th
    $216,200

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 176% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 76% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Commercial Pilots

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $315,450
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $280,630
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $237,050
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $232,600
    Connecticut $227,140
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $227,140

    Nearby metros — Commercial Pilots salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $170,140
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $163,810
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $119,410
    Toledo, OH $117,740
    Columbus, OH $116,050
    Ohio $116,050

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,020
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38,940
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,090
    Light Truck Drivers$41,220
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Commercial Pilots in Cleveland, OH is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Cleveland, OH is 1.9% below the national median of $122,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Commercial Pilots in Cleveland?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $61,300 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,990.