Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers Salary in California
Ranked #5 of 37 · CA
7.5% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $310,190 ≈ $149/hr
Median annual salary $353,900
Employment 10,670
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $179,270P25 $208,070 Median $353,900P75 $390,260P90 $427,660
About 80% of airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineerss in California earn between $179,270 and $427,660. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers salary in California is $310,190, about 7.5% above the U.S. average ($288,650). That works out to roughly $149/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $374,680 | $339,750 | 2,900 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $364,730 | $304,820 | 6,710 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $343,140 | $305,220 | 50 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $321,950 | $278,370 | 340 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $207,000 | $252,590 | 160 |
| Fresno, CA | $195,310 | $261,420 | 80 |
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