The map below shows you the number of private pilot job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where private 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 private pilot professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the private pilot job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the private pilot industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

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

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

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Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	459	0.00%
2020	399	0.00%
2019	406	0.00%
2018	407	0.00%
2017	413	0.00%

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2026	$100,673	$48.40	+8.4%
2025	$92,882	$44.65	+4.7%
2024	$88,739	$42.66	+4.4%
2023	$84,962	$40.85	+2.0%
2022	$83,300	$40.05	+1.4%

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	Missouri	6,113,532	33	1%
2	Wisconsin	5,795,483	31	1%
3	Oklahoma	3,930,864	26	1%
4	Kansas	2,913,123	20	1%
5	Nevada	2,998,039	18	1%
6	Montana	1,050,493	15	1%
7	New Mexico	2,088,070	11	1%
8	Idaho	1,716,943	9	1%
9	Alaska	739,795	6	1%
10	District of Columbia	693,972	6	1%
11	North Dakota	755,393	5	1%
12	Texas	28,304,596	123	0%
13	California	39,536,653	87	0%
14	Tennessee	6,715,984	21	0%
15	New Jersey	9,005,644	15	0%
16	Iowa	3,145,711	14	0%
17	Kentucky	4,454,189	11	0%
18	Louisiana	4,684,333	10	0%
19	West Virginia	1,815,857	2	0%
20	Wyoming	579,315	0	0%

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