The salary statistics and trend of commercial pilots in the industry of air transportation are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare commercial pilots salaries in different industries within the transportation and warehousing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $43,560 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $58,130 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $77,210 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $103,680 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $150,130 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for commercial pilots in the industry of air transportation. 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 $150,130. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $77,210. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent commercial pilots is $43,560.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of commercial pilots in the industry of Air Transportation from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $77,210 | 0.44% | 3.37% |
| 2016 | $76,870 | 3.56% | - |
| 2015 | $74,130 | 0.84% | - |
| 2014 | $73,510 | 1.84% | - |
| 2013 | $72,160 | -3.40% | - |
| 2012 | $74,610 | - | - |
The average salaries of commercial pilots in twelve industries within the transportation and warehousing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of commercial pilots in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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