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

Given the change of course that has happened in the world, we wanted to provide expert opinions on what aspiring graduates can do to start off their careers in an uncertain economic climate. We wanted to know what skills will be more important, where the economy is doing relatively well, and if there will be any lasting effects on the job market. Companies are looking for candidates that can handle the new responsibilities of the job market. Recent graduates actually have an advantage because they are comfortable using newer technologies and have been communicating virtually their whole lives. They can take what they've learned and apply it immediately.We spoke to line pilot professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the line pilot job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the line pilot industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

We spoke to line pilot professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the line pilot job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the line pilot industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

Yes, line pilot jobs are in demand. Line pilot demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.

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Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	784	0.00%
2020	681	0.00%
2019	694	0.00%
2018	694	0.00%
2017	706	0.00%

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$96,403	$46.35	+8.4%
2024	$88,943	$42.76	+4.7%
2023	$84,975	$40.85	+4.4%
2022	$81,358	$39.11	+2.0%
2021	$79,767	$38.35	+1.4%

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	Colorado	5,607,154	424	8%
2	Florida	20,984,400	1,524	7%
3	Tennessee	6,715,984	485	7%
4	Arizona	7,016,270	461	7%
5	Utah	3,101,833	217	7%
6	Iowa	3,145,711	206	7%
7	Idaho	1,716,943	112	7%
8	Texas	28,304,596	1,656	6%
9	Ohio	11,658,609	643	6%
10	North Carolina	10,273,419	622	6%
11	Georgia	10,429,379	618	6%
12	Indiana	6,666,818	431	6%
13	Missouri	6,113,532	352	6%
14	Minnesota	5,576,606	308	6%
15	Kentucky	4,454,189	282	6%
16	South Carolina	5,024,369	278	6%
17	Oklahoma	3,930,864	246	6%
18	Maine	1,335,907	82	6%
19	North Dakota	755,393	45	6%
20	Nevada	2,998,039	159	5%

Rank	City	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl	Avg. salary
1	Elk River	1	4%	$65,893
2	Conway	1	2%	$81,524
3	Abilene	1	1%	$91,394
4	Allen	1	1%	$88,905
5	Broken Arrow	1	1%	$71,305
6	Carrollton	1	1%	$89,215
7	Denton	1	1%	$88,917
8	Edmond	1	1%	$71,683
9	Fayetteville	1	1%	$80,360
10	Flower Mound	1	1%	$89,257
11	Fort Smith	1	1%	$81,027
12	Franklin	1	1%	$85,183
13	Frisco	1	1%	$88,895
14	Dallas	2	0%	$89,509
15	Fort Worth	2	0%	$89,762
16	Arlington	1	0%	$89,722

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