Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers salary in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area earn a median of $228,040 a year, based on BLS data for 2,100 workers.
Pay ranges from $96,380 for the lowest-paid 10% to $344,080 for the top 10%. That is 2% lower than the national median of $232,140. Pay here is about the same as the Arizona statewide median of $227,870. There are 0.89 airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers per 1,000 jobs here — the job is 1.3× more common than nationally. The average (mean) salary is $237,520, above the median because a few high earners pull it up.
Pay range for airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
| Pay level | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $96,380 |
| 25th percentile | $174,370 |
| Median | $228,040 |
| 75th percentile | $293,730 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $344,080 |
| Average (mean) | $237,520 |
Half of airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers earn more than the median and half earn less. Percentiles show the spread: 10% earn less than the 10th percentile, and 10% earn more than the 90th.
Median paycheck, before taxes
| Pay period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly | $19,003.33 |
| Semi-monthly (24 a year) | $9,501.67 |
| Biweekly (26 a year) | $8,770.77 |
| Weekly | $4,385.38 |
BLS publishes only yearly pay for this job, because airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers are usually paid a salary and may not work a full 2,080-hour year. Convert any amount with the hourly to salary converter.
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Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers salary in other metro areas nearby
| Metro area | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tucson, AZ | $206,050 | 60 |
Highest-paying states for airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Georgia | $618,090 |
| Idaho | $507,640 |
| Michigan | $428,570 |
| California | $353,900 |
| Kentucky | $350,950 |
| Colorado | $307,490 |
| Illinois | $293,490 |
| New York | $255,240 |
| Alaska | $232,140 |
| Washington | $229,900 |
See Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers pay in every state or the Arizona statewide figures.
Related jobs in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
| Job | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Flight Attendant | $61,780 | — |
| Commercial Pilot | $105,770 | — |
| Air Traffic Controller | $161,220 | $77.51 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $88,420 | $42.51 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $44,950 | $21.61 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $37,730 | $18.14 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $59,770 | $28.74 |
| Light Truck Driver | $45,790 | $22.01 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $48,770 | $23.45 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $64,990 | $31.25 |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $39,640 | $19.06 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $37,840 | $18.19 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $35,620 | $17.12 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $37,520 | $18.04 |
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, occupation code 53-2011. Wages include base pay, tips, commissions and shift pay, but not overtime, bonuses or benefits, and exclude the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers make in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ?
The median salary for airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $228,040 a year. Pay ranges from $96,380 for the lowest-paid 10% to $344,080 for the top 10%.
How much do the highest-paid airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers make in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ?
The top 10% of airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area earn at least $344,080 a year. The top 25% earn $293,730 or more.
What is the starting pay for airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ?
Entry-level pay (the 10th percentile) is about $96,380 a year, and a quarter of airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers earn $174,370 or less.
How many airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers work in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ?
About 2,100 airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers are employed in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area, not counting the self-employed.