The salary statistics and trend of commercial pilots in the industry of architectural, engineering, and related services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare commercial pilots salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $42,970 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $61,300 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $82,170 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $109,990 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $143,470 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for commercial pilots in the industry of architectural, engineering, and related services. 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 $143,470. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $82,170. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent commercial pilots is $42,970.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of commercial pilots in the industry of Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $82,170 | -8.34% | 28.47% |
| 2016 | $89,020 | -3.33% | - |
| 2015 | $91,980 | 5.24% | - |
| 2014 | $87,160 | 19.78% | - |
| 2013 | $69,920 | 15.93% | - |
| 2012 | $58,780 | - | - |
The average salaries of commercial pilots in eleven industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of commercial pilots in a specific industry, use the links in the table.