The salary statistics and trend of commercial pilots in the industry of electric power generation, transmission and distribution are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare commercial pilots salaries in different industries within the utilities sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $82,900 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $93,820 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $108,380 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $125,300 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $144,990 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for commercial pilots in the industry of electric power generation, transmission and distribution. 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 $144,990. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $108,380. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent commercial pilots is $82,900.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of commercial pilots in the industry of Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $108,380 | 11.62% | 17.06% |
| 2016 | $95,790 | 1.09% | - |
| 2015 | $94,750 | 0.43% | - |
| 2014 | $94,340 | -15.61% | - |
| 2013 | $109,070 | 17.59% | - |
| 2012 | $89,890 | - | - |
The average salaries of commercial pilots in three industries within the utilities sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of commercial pilots in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | |
| Utilities | |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | |
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