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Commercial Pilots (53-2012) in Northwest Workforce Development Area
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Northwest WDA (1Q 2023)
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Estimated employment20
Mean wage$140,948
Entry wage$60,379
10th percentile wage$57,528
50th percentile wage$128,830
90th percentile wageN/A
Commercial Pilots (53-2012)
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.
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $128830.30 $39734.94 $89095.36
2022$123805.00+4.1%$38185.00+4.1%$85620.01
2021$116571.62+6.2%$35954.01+6.2%$80617.61
2020$111774.75+4.3%$34474.52+4.3%$77300.23
2019$107206.30+4.3%$33065.48+4.3%$74140.82
2018$103018.56+4.1%$31773.86+4.1%$71244.69
2017$99287.65+3.8%$30623.15+3.8%$68664.51
2016$96165.88+3.2%$29660.30+3.2%$66505.58
2015$93500.95+2.9%$28838.36+2.9%$64662.59
2014$91292.87+2.4%$28157.32+2.4%$63135.54
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $128830.30 $49718.07 $79112.23
2022$123805.00+4.1%$48066.00+3.4%$75739.01
2021$116571.62+6.2%$45478.79+5.7%$71092.84
2020$111774.75+4.3%$43920.23+3.5%$67854.53
2019$107206.30+4.3%$42673.38+2.9%$64532.92
2018$103018.56+4.1%$41426.53+3.0%$61592.03
2017$99287.65+3.8%$40242.02+2.9%$59045.63
2016$96165.88+3.2%$39306.89+2.4%$56858.99
2015$93500.95+2.9%$38309.41+2.6%$55191.54
2014$91292.87+2.4%$37498.96+2.2%$53793.91
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 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $193,421  120  
Northwest $128,830  20  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $193,421  120  
Northwest $128,830  20  
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