53-2012

Commercial Pilots

Role Overview

Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft on nonscheduled air carrier routes, or helicopters. Requires Commercial Pilot certificate. Includes charter pilots with similar certification, and air ambulance and air tour pilots. Excludes regional, national, and international airline pilots. Excludes “Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians” (17-3024).

Recommended Majors

Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew. Flight Instructor.

Related Careers

Air Traffic Controllers Air Traffic Controllers and Airfield Operations Specialists Air Transportation Workers Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers Aircraft Service Attendants

Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
New Jersey	$229,820
Connecticut	$227,140
New York	$172,500
Texas	$162,930
Delaware	$155,640
Georgia	$139,350
Massachusetts	$137,150
Maine	$134,990
Nevada	$132,490
Michigan	$130,560
Florida	$130,530
Maryland	$130,510
Pennsylvania	$129,540
North Carolina	$126,740
Wyoming	$126,570

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for this career?

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How does salary vary by state?

See the Salary by State table above for state-level median wages from OEWS data.

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$122,670

Projected Growth (10yr)

+5.1%

Avg. annual openings

6.6k

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