Airline Pilot salary in Arizona
See how much airline pilots earn in Arizona, including median annual pay, hourly rate, and employment numbers.
Median annual
$168,000
Median hourly
$81
Employment
5,500
Comparison to national average
National median
$175,000
Arizona median
$168,000
Difference
-4%
What that salary is really worth in Arizona
Arizona's cost of living is 102 on an index where the US average is 100 — about 2% more expensive than the national average. Housing is the biggest driver at 108 versus a national baseline of 100.
Nominal median pay
$168,000
Cost-of-living adjusted
$164,706
vs national median
−$10,294
Adjusted for local prices, a airline pilot in Arizona has the buying power of roughly $164,706 at national average prices — less real purchasing power than the national median for this career, despite the headline number.
State income tax
2.5% flat state income tax
Largest job markets
Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa
Airline Pilot pay in other states
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About this data
This salary estimate is based on aggregated labor market data. Actual pay can vary by employer, experience level, certifications, and specific location within Arizona. Cost-of-living figures are composite state-level estimates where the US average equals 100.