Find Trade Colleges

Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers in New Mexico

Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers in New Mexico

Get the information you need to know about working as an Airline Pilot, Copilot, or Flight Engineer.

$120,230 Median Salary
  • Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers in New Mexico earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

What Major Will Prepare You For an Airline Pilot, Copilot, or Flight Engineer Career?

How Many Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers Work in New Mexico?

There were approximately 60 workers employed as Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers in this state in 2018.

There were 60 Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers employed in this state in 2017.

The amount of jobs between 2017 and 2018 is holding steady.

undefined

The typical state has 310 Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers working in it, which means New Mexico has fewer Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers than average.

undefined

What do Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers Make in New Mexico?

In 2018 wages for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ranged from $87,250 to $208,000 with $120,230 being the median annual salary.

The median salary in New Mexico is higher than the nationwide median salary.

undefined

Explore Best Ranked Schools for You

Explore the best ranked schools for the programs you are most interested in.

Top New Mexico 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
Albuquerque, NM 30 n/a

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

Discover similar careers:

Occupation New Mexico Employment Total
Commercial Pilots 190

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Find Trade Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited trade schools across the U.S.