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Job outlook for fighter pilots in the United States
Are fighter pilot jobs in demand?
Yes, fighter pilot jobs are in demand. Fighter pilot demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Fighter Pilot job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of fighter pilot jobs and the average fighter pilot salary over time.
Fighter Pilot jobs over time
Fighter Pilot job growth rate over time
Year  | # Of Jobs | % Of Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 206 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 179 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 182 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 182 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 185 | 0.00% |
Average fighter pilot salary over time
Fighter Pilot salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $101,999 | $49.04 | +8.4% |
| 2024 | $94,106 | $45.24 | +4.7% |
| 2023 | $89,908 | $43.23 | +4.4% |
| 2022 | $86,082 | $41.39 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | $84,398 | $40.58 | +1.4% |
Fighter Pilot jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of fighter pilot job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where fighter pilots earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Most common states for fighter pilots
| Rank | State | Population | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 26 | 1% |
| 2 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 16 | 1% |
| 3 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 16 | 1% |
| 4 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 11 | 1% |
| 5 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 10 | 1% |
| 6 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 9 | 1% |
| 7 | Alaska | 739,795 | 6 | 1% |
| 8 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 6 | 1% |
| 9 | California | 39,536,653 | 84 | 0% |
| 10 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 65 | 0% |
| 11 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 53 | 0% |
| 12 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 24 | 0% |
| 13 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 23 | 0% |
| 14 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 13 | 0% |
| 15 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 12 | 0% |
| 16 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 9 | 0% |
| 17 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 7 | 0% |
| 18 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 3 | 0% |
| 19 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 2 | 0% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 0 | 0% |
Most common cities for fighter pilots
| Rank | City | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $112,545 |