The salary statistics and trend of commercial pilots in the industry of management, scientific, and technical consulting 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 | $57,000 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $68,250 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $105,910 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $136,970 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $167,020 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for commercial pilots in the industry of management, scientific, and technical consulting 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 $167,020. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $105,910. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent commercial pilots is $57,000.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of commercial pilots in the industry of Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $105,910 | 15.48% | 28.41% |
| 2016 | $89,520 | -8.60% | - |
| 2015 | $97,220 | 13.31% | - |
| 2014 | $84,280 | 6.15% | - |
| 2013 | $79,100 | 4.15% | - |
| 2012 | $75,820 | - | - |
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.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |
| Legal Services | |
| Testing Laboratories | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Engineering Services | |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | |
| Photographic Services | |