Commercial Pilots Salary in Ohio

Commercial pilots in Ohio earn the most in Columbus (average $153,240 a year) and the least in Toledo ($88,790), across the 6 Ohio metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the commercial pilots average at $145,490 and the median at $150,330 for 2,680 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $146,080.

Commercial Pilots average salary by city in Ohio

Columbus$153,240
Cincinnati$150,620
Cleveland$148,680
Dayton$129,010
Akron$117,330
Toledo$88,790

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Columbus	$153,240	$175,690	$92,980	$108,396	95
Cincinnati	$150,620	$130,230	$84,650	$107,797	95
Cleveland	$148,680	$166,520	$85,520	$105,518	94
Dayton	$129,010	$120,910	$61,560	$93,107	93
Akron	$117,330	$84,170	$60,460	$85,647	93
Toledo	$88,790	$61,080	$61,080	$67,068	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Columbus's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Commercial Pilots salary in other states

Commercial Pilots salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-2012.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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