Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers salary
in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Middle 50%
- $170,490–$356,680
- vs U.S. median
- -7%
- Metro rank
- #13 of 22
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro earn a median of $216,070 a year, based on BLS estimates for 4,810 jobs (May 2025). That is 7% below the U.S. median of $232,140 and 4% below the FL statewide median of $225,020. It ranks #13 of 22 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE4,810 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Miami
3 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Air | $411,102 | 5 |
| Atlas Air | $215,384 | 12 |
| Spirit Airlines | $185,910 | 26 |
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Questions
What is the average Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers salary in Miami?
The BLS median is $216,070 a year (May 2025). Half of the 4,810 jobs pay between $170,490 and $356,680. The 10th percentile is $128,170 and the 90th is $356,680.
Is Miami a high-paying metro for Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers?
That is 7% below the U.S. median of $232,140 and 4% below the FL statewide median of $225,020. It ranks #13 of 22 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers the most in Miami?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Allegiant Air ($411,102), Atlas Air ($215,384), Spirit Airlines ($185,910). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.