Airline Pilot Salary in Los Angeles, CA
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$189,773
Hourly Rate
$91.24
/hour
Jobs in Area
154
employed
Airline Pilot Salary Range in Los Angeles, CA
Annual Salary Range
$119k
10th percentile
$151k
25th
$225k
75th
$264k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $119,477 | $57.44 |
| 25th Percentile | $151,393 | $72.79 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $189,773 | $91.24 |
| 75th Percentile | $224,822 | $108.09 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $264,311 | $127.07 |
| Average (Mean) | $205,780 | $98.93 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Airline Pilot salary in Los Angeles, CA is $189,773 per year or $91.24 per hour as of 2024. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2024. The geographic area covered is the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/23/2026
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How Los Angeles, CA Compares
vs National Average
$171,210
vs California Average
$163,385
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$129,715
Cost of living in Los Angeles, CA is 46.3% above the national average.
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