The salary statistics and trend of commercial pilots in the industry of scientific research and development 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 | $73,490 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $91,830 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $118,770 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $148,380 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $166,910 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for commercial pilots in the industry of scientific research and development 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 $166,910. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $118,770. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent commercial pilots is $73,490.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of commercial pilots in the industry of Scientific Research and Development Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $118,770 | -6.25% | 21.18% |
| 2016 | $126,190 | 7.85% | - |
| 2015 | $116,280 | 6.65% | - |
| 2014 | $108,550 | 5.11% | - |
| 2013 | $103,000 | 9.11% | - |
| 2012 | $93,620 | - | - |
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.