The salary statistics of commercial pilots in the industry sector of agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare commercial pilots salaries in different industries within the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $21,590 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $39,770 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $61,910 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $85,020 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $124,020 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for commercial pilots in the industry sector of agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) commercial pilots is $124,020. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $61,910. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid commercial pilots is $21,590.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of commercial pilots in the industry sector of agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $61,910 | -11.73% | 8.21% |
| 2017 | $69,170 | -6.03% | - |
| 2016 | $73,340 | -3.46% | - |
| 2015 | $75,880 | -5.03% | - |
| 2014 | $79,700 | 1.04% | - |
| 2013 | $78,870 | 27.94% | - |
| 2012 | $56,830 | - | - |
The average salaries of commercial pilots in two industries in the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector are shown below. For detailed commercial pilots salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Forestry and Logging | |
| Logging | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].