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Best states for an aircraft pilot
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Not all states present equal opportunity for employees, and when it comes to aircraft pilot jobs, it's no different. We know how hard job search can be, and in order to make your life a little easier, we have the information you need in order to determine where you might want to start your job search. This way, if you are newly entering the job market, or you are looking to change jobs, you know which places are the best for aircraft pilot jobs.
The median salary for aircraft pilots in Wyoming is $103,029. Compare that to the median salary in Minnesota of $68,368, which ranked worst for aircraft pilots, and you can see how your location is important for your career.If you are currently seeking employment as an aircraft pilot, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for aircraft pilots in 2025
1. Wyoming
Total aircraft pilot jobs: 24 Average annual salary: $103,029 Lowest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $140,000 Location Quotient: 3.54
2. Nevada
Total aircraft pilot jobs: 81 Average annual salary: $104,085 Lowest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $147,000 Location Quotient: 3.42
3. Kansas
Total aircraft pilot jobs: 50 Average annual salary: $104,486 Lowest 10 percent earn: $78,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $138,000 Location Quotient: 1.46
4. Louisiana
Total aircraft pilot jobs: 74 Average annual salary: $98,587 Lowest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $132,000 Location Quotient: 2.04
5. Alaska
Total aircraft pilot jobs: 47 Average annual salary: $97,299 Lowest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $125,000 Location Quotient: 4.97
6. Montana
Total aircraft pilot jobs: 35 Average annual salary: $96,839 Lowest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $135,000 Location Quotient: 2.68
7. Iowa
Total aircraft pilot jobs: 42 Average annual salary: $104,651 Lowest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $137,000 Location Quotient: 1.02
8. West Virginia
Total aircraft pilot jobs: 28 Average annual salary: $92,376 Lowest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $119,000 Location Quotient: 1.62
9. New Jersey
Total aircraft pilot jobs: 45 Average annual salary: $112,190 Lowest 10 percent earn: $86,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $145,000 Location Quotient: 0.5
10. Texas
Total aircraft pilot jobs: 263 Average annual salary: $93,165 Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $126,000 Location Quotient: 1.15
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Detailed list of the best states for an aircraft pilot
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | $103,029 | $75,000 | 579,315 | 24 |
| 2 | Nevada | $104,085 | $73,000 | 2,998,039 | 81 |
| 3 | Kansas | $104,486 | $78,000 | 2,913,123 | 50 |
| 4 | Louisiana | $98,587 | $73,000 | 4,684,333 | 74 |
| 5 | Alaska | $97,299 | $75,000 | 739,795 | 47 |
| 6 | Montana | $96,839 | $69,000 | 1,050,493 | 35 |
| 7 | Iowa | $104,651 | $79,000 | 3,145,711 | 42 |
| 8 | West Virginia | $92,376 | $71,000 | 1,815,857 | 28 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $112,190 | $86,000 | 9,005,644 | 45 |
| 10 | Texas | $93,165 | $68,000 | 28,304,596 | 263 |
| 11 | North Dakota | $87,819 | $67,000 | 755,393 | 34 |
| 12 | Kentucky | $91,162 | $70,000 | 4,454,189 | 53 |
| 13 | California | $106,561 | $75,000 | 39,536,653 | 307 |
| 14 | Hawaii | $96,861 | $80,000 | 1,427,538 | 38 |
| 15 | New Mexico | $90,100 | $66,000 | 2,088,070 | 50 |
| 16 | South Dakota | $85,180 | $64,000 | 869,666 | 33 |
| 17 | Delaware | $87,766 | $67,000 | 961,939 | 30 |
| 18 | New York | $99,209 | $76,000 | 19,849,399 | 59 |
| 19 | South Carolina | $87,733 | $67,000 | 5,024,369 | 75 |
| 20 | Illinois | $94,594 | $72,000 | 12,802,023 | 56 |
| 21 | Rhode Island | $87,367 | $68,000 | 1,059,639 | 24 |
| 22 | Florida | $89,482 | $67,000 | 20,984,400 | 193 |
| 23 | Tennessee | $88,705 | $67,000 | 6,715,984 | 39 |
| 24 | Michigan | $89,277 | $68,000 | 9,962,311 | 42 |
| 25 | Colorado | $91,495 | $67,000 | 5,607,154 | 68 |
| 26 | Utah | $88,058 | $62,000 | 3,101,833 | 42 |
| 27 | Missouri | $88,819 | $67,000 | 6,113,532 | 65 |
| 28 | Arizona | $85,872 | $62,000 | 7,016,270 | 101 |
| 29 | Arkansas | $85,544 | $64,000 | 3,004,279 | 32 |
| 30 | New Hampshire | $86,064 | $67,000 | 1,342,795 | 26 |
| 31 | Vermont | $84,689 | $66,000 | 623,657 | 25 |
| 32 | Idaho | $82,416 | $58,000 | 1,716,943 | 32 |
| 33 | Washington | $90,140 | $64,000 | 7,405,743 | 74 |
| 34 | Maryland | $87,150 | $67,000 | 6,052,177 | 117 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $86,744 | $67,000 | 10,273,419 | 84 |
| 36 | Oregon | $85,423 | $61,000 | 4,142,776 | 61 |
| 37 | Ohio | $86,666 | $66,000 | 11,658,609 | 60 |
| 38 | Connecticut | $87,585 | $68,000 | 3,588,184 | 29 |
| 39 | Mississippi | $79,670 | $59,000 | 2,984,100 | 50 |
| 40 | Oklahoma | $75,893 | $57,000 | 3,930,864 | 63 |
| 41 | Massachusetts | $86,791 | $68,000 | 6,859,819 | 51 |
| 42 | Nebraska | $76,616 | $57,000 | 1,920,076 | 42 |
| 43 | District of Columbia | $87,009 | $66,000 | 693,972 | 4 |
| 44 | Maine | $71,354 | $56,000 | 1,335,907 | 26 |
| 45 | Georgia | $76,943 | $58,000 | 10,429,379 | 111 |
| 46 | Virginia | $80,498 | $62,000 | 8,470,020 | 91 |
| 47 | Alabama | $69,261 | $52,000 | 4,874,747 | 65 |
| 48 | Wisconsin | $74,052 | $56,000 | 5,795,483 | 47 |
| 49 | Indiana | $73,641 | $56,000 | 6,666,818 | 46 |
| 50 | Pennsylvania | $71,643 | $55,000 | 12,805,537 | 48 |
| 51 | Minnesota | $68,368 | $52,000 | 5,576,606 | 55 |
Highest paying states for aircraft pilots
| Rank | State | Avg. Aircraft Pilot Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | $103,029 |
| 2 | Nevada | $104,085 |
| 3 | Kansas | $104,486 |
| 4 | Louisiana | $98,587 |
| 5 | Alaska | $97,299 |
| 6 | Montana | $96,839 |
| 7 | Iowa | $104,651 |
| 8 | West Virginia | $92,376 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $112,190 |
| 10 | Texas | $93,165 |
| 11 | North Dakota | $87,819 |
| 12 | Kentucky | $91,162 |
| 13 | California | $106,561 |
| 14 | Hawaii | $96,861 |
| 15 | New Mexico | $90,100 |
| 16 | South Dakota | $85,180 |
| 17 | Delaware | $87,766 |
| 18 | New York | $99,209 |
| 19 | South Carolina | $87,733 |
| 20 | Illinois | $94,594 |
| 21 | Rhode Island | $87,367 |
| 22 | Florida | $89,482 |
| 23 | Tennessee | $88,705 |
| 24 | Michigan | $89,277 |
| 25 | Colorado | $91,495 |
| 26 | Utah | $88,058 |
| 27 | Missouri | $88,819 |
| 28 | Arizona | $85,872 |
| 29 | Arkansas | $85,544 |
| 30 | New Hampshire | $86,064 |
| 31 | Vermont | $84,689 |
| 32 | Idaho | $82,416 |
| 33 | Washington | $90,140 |
| 34 | Maryland | $87,150 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $86,744 |
| 36 | Oregon | $85,423 |
| 37 | Ohio | $86,666 |
| 38 | Connecticut | $87,585 |
| 39 | Mississippi | $79,670 |
| 40 | Oklahoma | $75,893 |
| 41 | Massachusetts | $86,791 |
| 42 | Nebraska | $76,616 |
| 43 | District of Columbia | $87,009 |
| 44 | Maine | $71,354 |
| 45 | Georgia | $76,943 |
| 46 | Virginia | $80,498 |
| 47 | Alabama | $69,261 |
| 48 | Wisconsin | $74,052 |
| 49 | Indiana | $73,641 |
| 50 | Pennsylvania | $71,643 |
| 51 | Minnesota | $68,368 |
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Updated January 8, 2025