Commercial Pilots Salary in Columbus, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, IN

Median annual salary $99,250 -19.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $88,730
90th percentile $149,270
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $88,730
    25th
    $88,730
    50th (median)
    $99,250
    75th
    $126,320
    90th
    $149,270

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,365 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 123% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 23% 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
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $189,090
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $188,920
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $180,790
    Lexington Park, MD $168,470
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $163,810
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $160,780

    Related occupations in Columbus, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,010
    Stockers and Order Fillers $32,040
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,160
    Light Truck Drivers $39,250
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $43,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $53,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Columbus?

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

    Is Columbus above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Columbus, IN is 19.1% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $88,730 per year in Columbus, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,730.