Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New York | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $255,240 | $294,133 | -13% |
| Median hourly wage | $122.71 | $141.41 | -13% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $236,552.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Airline Pilot in New York is $255,240, or about $122.71 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Airline Pilots is $294,133. New York is -13% below the national median.
Entry-level airline pilots in New York typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 6,900 airline pilot jobs on record and a median salary of $255,240, New York offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.