SOC 53-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers — Georgia
Georgia · 1 metro areas compared
In Georgia the median wage for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers reaches $618,090 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Georgia the median wage for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers reaches $618,090 a year. That is 166.3% more than the national median of $232,140. Pay ranges from under $187,570 at the tenth percentile to more than $642,610 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $211,400 to $618,090.
Employment stands at 8,770, or 1.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Georgia ranks number 1st out of 37 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Atlanta records the highest median at $618,090. Of the 744 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 1st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $187,570 | −19.2% |
| 25th | $211,400 | −8.9% |
| Median (50th) | $618,090 | +166.3% |
| 75th | $618,090 | +166.3% |
| 90th | $642,610 | +176.8% |
| Mean | $476,310 | +105.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta | $618,090 | 8,700 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Georgia run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $618,090 goes as far as $641,838 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 176.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$618,090as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$641,838US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $618,090 a year, 166.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $187,570 to $642,610 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 8,770 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 1st of 37 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Atlanta, at $618,090.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers in Georgia?
The median annual wage is $618,090, 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 Georgia is 166.3% higher. 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 Georgia earns more than $642,610 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $187,570 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 Atlanta, at $618,090 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 8,770 jobs in this occupation in Georgia. 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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