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Commercial Pilots

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Commercial Pilots

National Avg Annual Salary

$142,960

National Avg Hourly Wage

$0.00

National Total Employment

51,830

Top Metro Avg Salary

$243,730

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Highest Paying State

Connecticut leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $245,200.

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Largest State Market

Florida has one of the largest employment markets with 6,100 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT shows an average annual salary of $243,730.

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Largest Metro Market

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL has a broad labor footprint with 3,340 jobs.

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Top States for Commercial Pilots

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
Connecticut CT $245,200 360 Open
New Jersey NJ $229,820 790 Open
New York NY $205,840 1,070 Open
Texas TX $172,030 5,030 Open
California CA $168,930 5,530 Open
Georgia GA $165,480 920 Open
Delaware DE $164,410 100 Open
Maine ME $162,810 110 Open
Illinois IL $157,490 1,010 Open
Washington WA $155,450 1,060 Open