SOC 53-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers — Indiana
Indiana · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay in Indiana is $171,260 a year, 26.2% under the national median of $232,140 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Indiana is $171,260 a year, 26.2% under the national median of $232,140 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $83,680 and $338,390. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $83,680 and the ninetieth at $338,390.
Among the 37 states with published data for this occupation, Indiana ranks 20th by median wage. Indianapolis leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $171,260. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 19th of 753 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,680 | −64.0% |
| 25th | $83,680 | −64.0% |
| Median (50th) | $171,260 | −26.2% |
| 75th | $338,390 | +45.8% |
| 90th | $338,390 | +45.8% |
| Mean | $200,950 | −13.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indianapolis | $171,260 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Indiana run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $171,260 goes as far as $183,558 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 20.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$171,260as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$183,558US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $171,260 a year, 26.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $83,680 to $338,390 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 20th of 37 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Indianapolis, at $171,260.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers in Indiana?
The median annual wage is $171,260, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $232,140, so pay in Indiana is 26.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Indiana earns more than $338,390 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $83,680 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Indianapolis, at $171,260 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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