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Occupation ยท SOC 53-2012

Commercial Pilots: can it be done remotely?

Usually notTeleworkable share: 0%

According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of commercial pilots typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.

Nationally, about 51,830 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $122,670.

US employment

51,830

Median annual wage

$122,670

Mean annual wage

$142,960

Median hourly wage

Not available

Education and training

Typical education

Postsecondary nondegree award

Related work experience

None

On-the-job training

Moderate-term on-the-job training

Job zone

3

Medium preparation

No degreeEntry level

Step up: related remote jobs that pay more

OccupationMedian wageWage gainJob zoneTypical education
Air Traffic Controllers$144,580$21,910 (+17.9%)3Associate's degree

States with the most jobs

  1. 1. Florida6,100
  2. 2. California5,530
  3. 3. Texas5,030
  4. 4. Ohio3,850
  5. 5. Alaska1,870
  6. 6. Nevada1,590
  7. 7. Minnesota1,540
  8. 8. North Carolina1,470
  9. 9. Michigan1,400
  10. 10. Arizona1,330

States that pay the most

  1. 1. Connecticut$227,140
  2. 2. New York$172,500
  3. 3. Texas$162,930
  4. 4. Delaware$155,640
  5. 5. Georgia$139,350
  6. 6. Massachusetts$137,150
  7. 7. Maine$134,990
  8. 8. Nevada$132,490
  9. 9. Michigan$130,560
  10. 10. Florida$130,530

Median annual wage. Based on 51 states and territories with published figures.

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