Aviation careers
Pilots, maintenance, and the people who keep aircraft flying.
15 careers in this directory, 15 with a published national median pay.
All 15 careers in aviation
Sorted by highest published median pay first
- Charter Jet Pilot2025103,560 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$232,140$232,140
- Airline Pilot2025103,560 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: bachelors$232,140$232,140
- Airfield Operations Specialist202522,510 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: associates$148,080$148,080
- Air Traffic Controller202522,510 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: associates$148,080$148,080
- Helicopter Pilot202547,630 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: postsecondary-nondegree$123,220$123,220
- Agricultural Pilot Crop Duster202547,630 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$123,220$123,220
- Avionics Technician202518,830 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: associates$82,280$82,280
- Helicopter Mechanic2025138,090 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: postsecondary-nondegree$79,870$79,870
- Jet Engine Mechanic2025138,090 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: postsecondary-nondegree$79,870$79,870
- Aircraft Mechanic2025138,090 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: postsecondary-nondegree$79,870$79,870
- Stewardess2025131,650 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$63,580$63,580
- Aircraft Cargo Supervisor20259,760 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$58,170$58,170
- Aircraft Manufacturing202512,840 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$48,220$48,220
- Aerospace Technician202560,840 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: associates$47,720$47,720
- Cargo Baggage Handler202513,550 workers in the U.S. · Typical entry: high-school$45,650$45,650
Median and range figures are national, published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay varies by state, employer, and experience.
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