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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment160
Mean wage$152,271
Entry wage$83,644
10th percentile wage$75,784
50th percentile wage$157,376
90th percentile wageN/A
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities10060.5%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Trade, Transportation and Utilities100$176,359
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.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$157375.54 $36641.84 $120733.70
2018$154234.76+2.0%$35910.57+2.0%$118324.19
2017$148738.39+3.7%$34630.85+3.7%$114107.55
2016$143690.71+3.5%$33455.59+3.5%$110235.12
2015$138867.37+3.5%$32332.57+3.5%$106534.80
2014$135614.42+2.4%$31575.19+2.4%$104039.23
2013$132585.81+2.3%$30870.03+2.3%$101715.78
2012$130454.56+1.6%$30373.81+1.6%$100080.75
2011$127425.95+2.4%$29668.66+2.4%$97757.29
2010$125855.56+1.2%$29303.03+1.2%$96552.54
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$157375.54 $51973.31 $105402.23
2018$154234.76+2.0%$51514.38+.9%$102720.37
2017$148738.39+3.7%$49946.39+3.1%$98792.00
2016$143690.71+3.5%$48607.86+2.8%$95082.85
2015$138867.37+3.5%$47498.79+2.3%$91368.58
2014$135614.42+2.4%$46504.45+2.1%$89109.97
2013$132585.81+2.3%$45510.11+2.2%$87075.70
2012$130454.56+1.6%$44592.26+2.1%$85862.31
2011$127425.95+2.4%$43827.38+1.7%$83598.57
2010$125855.56+1.2%$43138.99+1.6%$82716.57
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 2019
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $157,376160
North Central $136,56050
South Central $107,06620
Eastern $102,53120
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $157,376160
North Central $136,56050
Eastern $102,53120
South Central $107,06620
Wages in other areas
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