Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
Role Overview
Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft, usually on scheduled air carrier routes, for the transport of passengers and cargo. Requires Federal Air Transport certificate and rating for specific aircraft type used. Includes regional, national, and international airline pilots and flight instructors of airline pilots. Excludes “Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians” (17-3024).
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | $413,070 |
| Washington | $382,350 |
| Georgia | $357,390 |
| California | $321,460 |
| Michigan | $307,070 |
| Illinois | $296,570 |
| New York | $290,170 |
| Virginia | $279,820 |
| Ohio | $277,580 |
| Alaska | $226,490 |
| Florida | $220,350 |
| Texas | $214,670 |
| Oregon | $214,520 |
| Colorado | $211,860 |
| Arizona | $198,800 |
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What is the job outlook for this career?
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Median Annual Salary
$226,600
Projected Growth (10yr)
+3.9%
Avg. annual openings
11.7k
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