The salary statistics and trend of commercial pilots in the industry of scenic and sightseeing 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 | $41,130 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $49,390 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $69,490 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $91,880 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $141,210 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for commercial pilots in the industry of scenic and sightseeing 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 $141,210. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $69,490. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent commercial pilots is $41,130.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of commercial pilots in the industry of Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $69,490 | 7.01% | 6.26% |
| 2016 | $64,620 | 2.15% | - |
| 2015 | $63,230 | -8.79% | - |
| 2014 | $68,790 | -2.50% | - |
| 2013 | $70,510 | 7.62% | - |
| 2012 | $65,140 | - | - |
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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