Air Transportation Workers

Occupation

$106,500

National Median Salary

—

Median Hourly Wage

320,280

Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$48,410

$63,420

$106,500

$199,160

>$199,160

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+52.0%

10 Year Change

$70,060

2014 Median

$106,500

2024 Median

Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Where This Career Pays Above Average

Note: State and industry pay breakdowns are available for more specific job titles.

Top Paying Industries for Air Transportation Workers

Industry	Annual Median	Employment
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 and 5223 only)	$227,410	—
Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing	$223,800	90
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities	$215,620	—
Computer Systems Design and Related Services	$204,380	160
Support Activities for Mining	$190,720	—

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Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 and 5223 only) Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing Credit Intermediation and Related Activities Computer Systems Design and Related Services Support Activities for Mining Chemical Manufacturing Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences Scientific Research and Development Services Warehousing and Storage Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing Food Manufacturing