The salary statistics of commercial pilots in the industry sector of retail trade are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare commercial pilots salaries in different industries within the retail trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $55,590 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $70,130 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $89,810 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $107,870 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $138,640 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for commercial pilots in the industry sector of retail trade. 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 $138,640. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $89,810. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid commercial pilots is $55,590.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of commercial pilots in the industry sector of retail trade from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $89,810 | 26.49% | 40.59% |
| 2017 | $66,020 | 19.18% | - |
| 2016 | $53,360 | -8.96% | - |
| 2015 | $58,140 | -25.40% | - |
| 2014 | $72,910 | -6.99% | - |
| 2013 | $78,010 | 31.60% | - |
| 2012 | $53,360 | - | - |
The average salaries of commercial pilots in two industries in the retail trade sector are shown below. For detailed commercial pilots salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | |
| Nonstore Retailers | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].