Airline Pilot Salary in North Carolina
Based on 4K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$154,360
$74.212/hr
vs National Average
$151,018
+2.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$97K – $208K
4K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Airline Pilot in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $97,480 |
| 25th percentile | $98,560 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $154,360 |
| 75th percentile | $206,160 |
| 90th percentile | $208,460 |
Historical Salary Trend — Airline Pilot in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $160,960 |
| 2023 | $142,360 |
| 2024 | $154,360 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $160,960 | $150,453 |
| 2023 | $142,360 | $147,322 |
| 2024 | $154,360 | $151,018 |