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Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers in Michigan
Considering a career as an Airline Pilot, Copilot, or Flight Engineer in Michigan?
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers in Michigan earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
What Major Will Prepare You For an Airline Pilot, Copilot, or Flight Engineer Career?
- Transportation & Materials Moving
- Air Transportation
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot & Flight Crew
- Flight Instructor
How Many Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers Work in Michigan?
In 2018, there were 3,090 Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers working in the state.
There were 2,740 Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 350 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 310 Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers working in it, which means Michigan has more Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers than average.
What do Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers Make in Michigan?
In 2018 wages for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ranged from $89,220 to $208,000 with $208,000 being the median annual salary.
The median salary in Michigan is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Michigan Metros for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 2,780 | n/a |
Lansing-East Lansing, MI | 230 | $127,720 |
Top States for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers Employment
The table below shows the states where most Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Texas | 9,570 | $183,440 |
California | 9,330 | $197,740 |
Illinois | 7,280 | $177,280 |
Georgia | 6,940 | $0 |
New York | 6,240 | $100,020 |
Florida | 4,780 | $163,620 |
Colorado | 3,250 | $183,860 |
Minnesota | 3,100 | $98,530 |
Michigan | 3,090 | $208,000 |
Arizona | 3,030 | $97,760 |
Washington | 2,540 | $208,000 |
Alaska | 1,950 | $136,460 |
Nevada | 1,350 | $208,000 |
Hawaii | 1,020 | $0 |
Ohio | 950 | $102,010 |
Oregon | 750 | $208,000 |
Indiana | 310 | $104,100 |
Alabama | 310 | $104,690 |
Tennessee | 260 | $91,320 |
Oklahoma | 190 | $100,480 |
Below are the states where Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|
Nevada | $208,000 |
Michigan | $208,000 |
Washington | $208,000 |
Oregon | $208,000 |
California | $197,740 |
Colorado | $183,860 |
Texas | $183,440 |
Pennsylvania | $181,210 |
Illinois | $177,280 |
Florida | $163,620 |
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Occupation | Michigan Employment Total |
---|---|
Commercial Pilots | 1,250 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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