Commercial Pilots Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #5 of 48 · KY
15.1% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $168,100 ≈ $81/hr
Median annual salary $129,990
Employment 800
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $83,130P25 $91,570 Median $129,990P75 $193,940P90 $355,390
About 80% of commercial pilotss in Kentucky earn between $83,130 and $355,390. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean commercial pilots salary in Kentucky is $168,100, about 15.1% above the U.S. average ($146,080). That works out to roughly $81/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $193,940 | $210,350 | 430 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $111,030 | $129,460 | 60 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $91,570 | $98,050 | 40 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $87,140 | $94,200 | 40 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $84,780 | $92,680 | 50 |