Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for aircraft pilots and flight engineerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $243,730 ≈ $117/hr
National median salary $210,020
Total employment 151,190 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do aircraft pilots and flight engineers make in the U.S.?
The median aircraft pilots and flight engineers salary in the United States is $210,020 per year (mean $243,730), and about 80% earn between $82,810 and $428,570.
How much do aircraft pilots and flight engineers make per hour?
Roughly $117 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $243,730 and 2,080 work hours per year.