SOC 53-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers — Richmond
Richmond, VA
At $130,100, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers, 44.0% beneath the national figure of $232,140.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $130,100, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers, 44.0% beneath the national figure of $232,140. Pay ranges from under $55,810 at the tenth percentile to more than $326,430 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $101,960 to $169,550.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.11 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Of the 593 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 39th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,810 | −76.0% |
| 25th | $101,960 | −56.1% |
| Median (50th) | $130,100 | −44.0% |
| 75th | $169,550 | −27.0% |
| 90th | $326,430 | +40.6% |
| Mean | $151,870 | −34.6% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Richmond sit close to the national average, so $130,100 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$130,100as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$128,684US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $130,100 a year, 44.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $55,810 to $326,430 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers in Richmond, VA?
The median annual wage is $130,100, 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 Richmond, VA is 44.0% 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 Richmond, VA earns more than $326,430 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $55,810 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Richmond, VA. 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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