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Commercial Pilots in Nebraska

Commercial Pilots in Nebraska

Considering a career as a Commercial Pilot in Nebraska?

6.7% Jobs Projection
$78,820 Median Salary
50 Job Openings

You’re in luck! Jobs for Commercial Pilots in Nebraska are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.

  • Projected employment for Commercial Pilots in Nebraska is growing faster than average.

  • Commercial Pilots in Nebraska earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

How Many Commercial Pilots Work in Nebraska?

There were approximately 310 workers employed as Commercial Pilots in this state in 2018.

There were 460 Commercial Pilots employed in this state in 2017.

That’s a decline of 150 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

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The typical state has 390 Commercial Pilots working in it, which means Nebraska has fewer Commercial Pilots than average.

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Job Projections for Nebraska

Jobs for Commercial Pilots in this state are growing at a rate of 6.7% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 3.7%.

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Nebraska Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates 50 annual job openings, and a total of 480 jobs for Nebraska Commercial Pilots in 2026.

Nationwide, the prediction is 4,000 annual jobs and 42,300 total jobs in 2026.

What do Commercial Pilots Make in Nebraska?

In 2018 wages for Commercial Pilots ranged from $43,670 to $119,950 with $78,820 being the median annual salary.

The median salary in Nebraska is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top Nebraska Metros for Commercial Pilots

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Commercial Pilots.

Metro Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA 70 $76,080

Top States for Commercial Pilots Employment

The table below shows the states where most Commercial Pilots work.

State Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Texas 4,800 $92,720
Florida 4,170 $77,430
California 3,380 $81,940
Ohio 1,740 $81,050
Arizona 1,410 $75,720
North Carolina 1,380 $74,150
Michigan 1,250 $75,600
Washington 1,160 $92,140
Alabama 1,150 $89,730
Georgia 1,030 $101,600
New York 1,020 $101,230
Colorado 870 $81,480
Louisiana 830 $68,740
Arkansas 710 $70,170
Alaska 690 $77,720
Nevada 660 $92,530
Indiana 660 $65,510
Oregon 570 $65,820
Illinois 550 $89,520
Pennsylvania 510 $83,020

Below are the states where Commercial Pilots get paid the most:

State Annual Median Salary
South Carolina $114,210
Connecticut $110,870
Massachusetts $104,830
Georgia $101,600
New York $101,230
Maryland $97,100
Kansas $93,250
Kentucky $93,160
Texas $92,720
Nevada $92,530

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