Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers Salary in Washington
Also called: Airline Pilots
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers in Washington earn a median of $229,900 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $229,900
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($232,140)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 3,450
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $140,780; the top 10% earn over $529,820. Nationally the range is $106,710 to $463,830.
States ranked near Washington
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Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers pay in Washington
How much do airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers make in Washington?
The median is $229,900 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $140,780 and the top 10% earn over $529,820. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 37 (−1% vs. the national median of $232,140). Living costs are not included.