The salary statistics and trend of commercial pilots in the industry of performing arts, spectator sports, and related industries are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare commercial pilots salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $42,080 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $57,810 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $89,000 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $118,110 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $137,650 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for commercial pilots in the industry of performing arts, spectator sports, and related industries. 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 $137,650. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $89,000. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent commercial pilots is $42,080.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of commercial pilots in the industry of Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $89,000 | -7.88% | 7.98% |
| 2016 | $96,010 | 2.55% | - |
| 2015 | $93,560 | 1.15% | - |
| 2014 | $92,480 | 6.03% | - |
| 2013 | $86,900 | 5.75% | - |
| 2012 | $81,900 | - | - |
The average salaries of commercial pilots in four industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation 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 |
|---|---|
| Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | |
| Spectator Sports | |
| Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | |
| Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | |
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