The salary statistics and trend of commercial pilots in the industry of scheduled 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 | $40,160 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $45,770 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $65,970 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $80,130 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $100,070 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for commercial pilots in the industry of scheduled 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 $100,070. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $65,970. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent commercial pilots is $40,160.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of commercial pilots in the industry of Scheduled Air Transportation from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $65,970 | -17.63% | -24.18% |
| 2016 | $77,600 | 13.78% | - |
| 2015 | $66,910 | -1.52% | - |
| 2014 | $67,930 | 5.46% | - |
| 2013 | $64,220 | -27.56% | - |
| 2012 | $81,920 | - | - |
The average salaries of commercial pilots in five 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.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Air Transportation | |
| Couriers and Messengers | |
| Couriers and Express Delivery Services | |
| Truck Transportation | |
| General Freight Trucking | |
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