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Job outlook for aviators in the United States
Are aviator jobs in demand?
Yes, aviator jobs are in demand. Aviator demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Aviator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of aviator jobs and the average aviator salary over time.
Aviator jobs over time
Aviator job growth rate over time
Year  | # Of Jobs | % Of Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 531 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 461 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 469 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 470 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 478 | 0.00% |
Average aviator salary over time
Aviator salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $97,217 | $46.74 | +8.4% |
| 2024 | $89,694 | $43.12 | +4.7% |
| 2023 | $85,693 | $41.20 | +4.4% |
| 2022 | $82,046 | $39.45 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | $80,441 | $38.67 | +1.4% |
Aviator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of aviator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where aviators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Most common states for aviators
| Rank | State | Population | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 25 | 3% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 22 | 3% |
| 3 | Vermont | 623,657 | 21 | 3% |
| 4 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 20 | 3% |
| 5 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 22 | 2% |
| 6 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 21 | 2% |
| 7 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 21 | 2% |
| 8 | Delaware | 961,939 | 21 | 2% |
| 9 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 21 | 2% |
| 10 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 37 | 1% |
| 11 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 33 | 1% |
| 12 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 33 | 1% |
| 13 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 30 | 1% |
| 14 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 29 | 1% |
| 15 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 26 | 1% |
| 16 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 25 | 1% |
| 17 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 24 | 1% |
| 18 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 23 | 1% |
| 19 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 22 | 1% |
| 20 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 21 | 1% |
Most common cities for aviators
| Rank | City | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wheat Ridge | 1 | 3% | $96,696 |
| 2 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $77,689 |
| 3 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $111,292 |
| 4 | Phoenix | 1 | 0% | $88,620 |
| 5 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $109,355 |
| 6 | San Francisco | 1 | 0% | $118,914 |
| 7 | Washington | 1 | 0% | $91,023 |