SOC 53-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers — Arizona
Arizona · 2 metro areas compared
At $227,870, median pay for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers in Arizona tracks the national median of $232,140 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $227,870, median pay for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers in Arizona tracks the national median of $232,140 closely. Pay ranges from under $96,380 at the tenth percentile to more than $344,080 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $163,570 to $293,730.
Employment stands at 2,200, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Arizona ranks number 11th out of 37 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Phoenix records the highest median at $228,040. Of the 712 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 20th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $96,380 | −58.5% |
| 25th | $163,570 | −29.5% |
| Median (50th) | $227,870 | −1.8% |
| 75th | $293,730 | +26.5% |
| 90th | $344,080 | +48.2% |
| Mean | $236,550 | +1.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Arizona
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arizona sit close to the national average, so $227,870 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$227,870as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$226,286US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $227,870 a year, 1.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $96,380 to $344,080 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,200 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 11th of 37 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Phoenix, at $228,040.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers in Arizona?
The median annual wage is $227,870, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $232,140, so pay in Arizona is 1.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Arizona earns more than $344,080 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $96,380 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Phoenix, at $228,040 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,200 jobs in this occupation in Arizona. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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