Industries with Fastest Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers Salary Growth
These industries raised Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers salaries the most from 2019 to 2024. Useful for deciding which industry to work in or switch to for better pay growth.
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Industries with Growth
+98.1%
Highest Growth
+62.7%
Average Growth
4
Industries with Decline
Top 15 Industries for Salary Growth
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers salary increase from 2019 to 2024
All 4 Industries with Salary Growth
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Increase | % Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nonscheduled Air Transportation | $114,510 | $226,870 | +$112,360 | +98.1% |
| 2 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $97,430 | $162,290 | +$64,860 | +66.6% |
| 3 | Support Activities for Air Transportation | $96,660 | $138,290 | +$41,630 | +43.1% |
| 4 | Support Activities for Transportation | $96,670 | $138,290 | +$41,620 | +43.1% |
4 Industries with Salary Decline
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Decrease | % Decline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Educational Services | $111,750 | $68,870 | -$42,880 | -38.4% |
| 2 | Technical and Trade Schools | $113,910 | $72,890 | -$41,020 | -36.0% |
| 3 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $127,190 | $85,610 | -$41,580 | -32.7% |
| 4 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $84,250 | $66,800 | -$17,450 | -20.7% |
About This Data
Salary growth is calculated by comparing the median annual wage for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers in each industry between 2019 and 2024, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Growth percentage = (2024 median - 2019 median) / 2019 median × 100.