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North Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment60
Mean wage$102,004
Entry wage$53,107
10th percentile wage$41,223
50th percentile wage$91,239
90th percentile wage$162,775
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities4064.2%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Trade, Transportation and Utilities40$91,335
Commercial Pilots (53-2012)
Pilot and navigate the flight of small fixed or rotary winged aircraft, primarily for the transport of cargo and passengers. Requires Commercial Rating. Include aircraft instructors with similar certification.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$91239.46 $33247.26  $57992.20
2015$88176.26+3.5%$32131.05 +3.5%$56045.22
2014$86207.07+2.3%$31413.48 +2.3%$54793.59
2013$84821.34+1.6%$30908.52 +1.6%$53912.81
2012$82852.14+2.4%$30190.96 +2.4%$52661.18
2011$81831.07+1.2%$29818.89 +1.2%$52012.19
2010$80299.48+1.9%$29260.78 +1.9%$51038.70
2009$78986.68+1.7%$28782.40 +1.7%$50204.28
2008$76871.62+2.8%$28011.68 +2.8%$48859.94
2007$74829.49+2.7%$27267.54 +2.7%$47561.95
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$91239.46 $45452.32  $45787.14
2015$88176.26+3.5%$44180.67 +2.9%$43995.59
2014$86207.07+2.3%$43236.02 +2.2%$42971.05
2013$84821.34+1.6%$42364.03 +2.1%$42457.30
2012$82852.14+2.4%$41637.38 +1.7%$41214.76
2011$81831.07+1.2%$40983.39 +1.6%$40847.69
2010$80299.48+1.9%$40293.06 +1.7%$40006.41
2009$78986.68+1.7%$39748.07 +1.4%$39238.61
2008$76871.62+2.8%$38730.75 +2.6%$38140.86
2007$74829.49+2.7%$37495.44 +3.3%$37334.05
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Northwest $198,917 50
South Central $101,854 10
North Central $91,239 60
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $91,239 60
Northwest $198,917 50
South Central $101,854 10
Wages in other areas
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