Airline Pilot Salary in North Carolina
Based on 2K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$151,540
$72.856/hr
vs National Average
$214,428
-29.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$98K – $207K
2K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Airline Pilot in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $97,700 |
| 25th percentile | $99,180 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $151,540 |
| 75th percentile | $199,660 |
| 90th percentile | $206,700 |
Historical Salary Trend — Airline Pilot in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $160,960 |
| 2023 | $142,360 |
| 2024 | $154,360 |
| 2025 | $151,540 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $160,960 | $150,453 |
| 2023 | $142,360 | $147,322 |
| 2024 | $154,360 | $151,018 |
| 2025 | $151,540 | $214,428 |