Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers Salary in Colorado
Also called: Airline Pilots
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers in Colorado earn a median of $307,490 a year, +32% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $307,490
- vs. U.S. median
- +32% ($232,140)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 5,830
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $189,150; the top 10% earn over $377,860. Nationally the range is $106,710 to $463,830.
States ranked near Colorado
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Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers pay in Colorado
How much do airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers make in Colorado?
The median is $307,490 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $189,150 and the top 10% earn over $377,860. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 37 (+32% vs. the national median of $232,140). Living costs are not included.