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South Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment10
Mean wage$102,978
Entry wage$48,675
10th percentile wage$37,140
50th percentile wage$101,854
90th percentile wage$184,539
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$101853.61 $34404.54  $67449.07
2015$98434.06+3.5%$33249.47 +3.5%$65184.59
2014$96235.78+2.3%$32506.93 +2.3%$63728.86
2013$94688.85+1.6%$31984.40 +1.6%$62704.45
2012$92490.57+2.4%$31241.85 +2.4%$61248.72
2011$91350.72+1.2%$30856.83 +1.2%$60493.89
2010$89640.95+1.9%$30279.30 +1.9%$59361.65
2009$88175.43+1.7%$29784.27 +1.7%$58391.16
2008$85814.31+2.8%$28986.72 +2.8%$56827.59
2007$83534.62+2.7%$28216.67 +2.7%$55317.94
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$101853.61 $43353.41  $58500.20
2015$98434.06+3.5%$42140.48 +2.9%$56293.58
2014$96235.78+2.3%$41239.45 +2.2%$54996.33
2013$94688.85+1.6%$40407.73 +2.1%$54281.11
2012$92490.57+2.4%$39714.63 +1.7%$52775.93
2011$91350.72+1.2%$39090.84 +1.6%$52259.88
2010$89640.95+1.9%$38432.40 +1.7%$51208.55
2009$88175.43+1.7%$37912.57 +1.4%$50262.85
2008$85814.31+2.8%$36942.23 +2.6%$48872.08
2007$83534.62+2.7%$35763.96 +3.3%$47770.65
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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