SOC 53-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers — Oklahoma
Oklahoma · 1 metro areas compared
At $133,680, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers, 42.4% beneath the national figure of $232,140.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $133,680, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers, 42.4% beneath the national figure of $232,140. Pay ranges from under $119,230 at the tenth percentile to more than $184,790 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $129,460 to $160,990.
Employment stands at 180, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Oklahoma ranks number 32nd out of 37 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Oklahoma City records the highest median at $153,940. Of the 710 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 26th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $119,230 | −48.6% |
| 25th | $129,460 | −44.2% |
| Median (50th) | $133,680 | −42.4% |
| 75th | $160,990 | −30.6% |
| 90th | $184,790 | −20.4% |
| Mean | $144,000 | −38.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Oklahoma
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma City | $153,940 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oklahoma run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $133,680 goes as far as $152,255 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 34.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$133,680as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$152,255US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $133,680 a year, 42.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $119,230 to $184,790 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 180 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 32nd of 37 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Oklahoma City, at $153,940.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers in Oklahoma?
The median annual wage is $133,680, 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 Oklahoma is 42.4% 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 Oklahoma earns more than $184,790 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $119,230 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 Oklahoma City, at $153,940 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 180 jobs in this occupation in Oklahoma. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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