The salary statistics of commercial pilots in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare commercial pilots salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $44,660 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $65,160 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $95,330 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $123,550 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $150,040 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for commercial pilots in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation. 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 $150,040. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $95,330. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid commercial pilots is $44,660.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of commercial pilots in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $95,330 | 6.03% | 14.43% |
| 2017 | $89,580 | 4.33% | - |
| 2016 | $85,700 | 6.37% | - |
| 2015 | $80,240 | 3.53% | - |
| 2014 | $77,410 | -8.24% | - |
| 2013 | $83,790 | 2.65% | - |
| 2012 | $81,570 | - | - |
The average salaries of commercial pilots in two industries in the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown below. For detailed commercial pilots salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | |
| Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].