Job outlook for helicopter pilots in the United States

Helicopter pilot job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:

• The projected helicopter pilot job growth rate is 6% from 2018-2028.

• About 7,700 new jobs for helicopter pilots are projected over the next decade.

• Helicopter pilot salaries have increased 21% for helicopter pilots in the last 5 years.

• There are over 4,945 helicopter pilots currently employed in the United States.

• There are 4,054 active helicopter pilot job openings in the US.

• The average helicopter pilot salary is $89,418.

Compare the number of helicopter pilot jobs and the average helicopter pilot salary over time.

The map below shows you the number of helicopter pilot job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where helicopter pilots earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.