Hourly Wage for Helicopter Pilot Salary in the United States

Hourly Wage for Helicopter Pilot Salary

How much does a Helicopter Pilot make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Helicopter Pilot in the United States is $52 as of October 01, 2024, but the range typically falls between $44 and $66. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Helicopter Pilot Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Helicopter Pilot Salary $37 US October 01, 2024
25th Percentile Helicopter Pilot Salary $44 US October 01, 2024
50th Percentile Helicopter Pilot Salary $52 US October 01, 2024
75th Percentile Helicopter Pilot Salary $66 US October 01, 2024
90th Percentile Helicopter Pilot Salary $80 US October 01, 2024
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What skills does a Helicopter Pilot need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

1.

Communicates Effectively: Effective communication is the process of exchanging ideas, thoughts, opinions, knowledge, and data so that the message is received and understood with clarity and purpose.

2.

Aviation: Aviation is the activities surrounding mechanical flight and the aircraft industry. Aircraft includes fixed-wing and rotary-wing types, morphable wings, wing-less lifting bodies, as well as lighter-than-air craft such as hot air balloons and airships.

3.

Safety Procedures: Establishing and implementing rules and procedures to prevent potential hazards and risks to ensure a safe and productive working environment.

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Communicates Effectively 22.32%
Aviation 3.43%
Safety Procedures 0.43%
Others 73.82%
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Mastering certain skills can make the compensation of a Helicopter Pilot higher. Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Salary Data provides you the latest highly compensated skills to help you get a higher pay. For example, if you master Project Management, you can get a 8% salary raise. If you are good at Standard Operating Procedures, your salary will increase by 8%. If you are expert in Collaboration, your salary will rise by 5%.
Skill Salary Demand
Project Management
 $56
8%
Standard Operating Procedures
 $56
8%
Collaboration
 $54
5%
Safety Standards
 $54
5%
Flight Operations
 $54
5%
Coordination
 $54
4%
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Job Description for Helicopter Pilot

Helicopter Pilot is responsible for operation of helicopter. Ensures flight is conducted in the safest manner possible. Being a Helicopter Pilot determines flight routes, speed, and take off and landing times to fulfill scheduling requirements. Must stay current with federal and local flight regulations. Additionally, Helicopter Pilot requires 1,000 hours of helicopter flying time. May require an associate degree. Requires Commercial Pilot license for helicopters - CPL (H). Typically reports to a supervisor. Helicopter Pilot's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Helicopter Pilot

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Helicopter Pilot, the first career path typically progresses to Chief Helicopter Pilot.

Additionally, the second career path typically progresses to Chief Pilot I.

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Helicopter Pilot Pay Difference by Location

Helicopter Pilot salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Helicopter Pilot, the highest Helicopter Pilot salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Helicopter Pilot salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Helicopter Pilot salary is in Miami, FL, where the Helicopter Pilot salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Helicopter Pilot in the United States. The average hourly rate for Helicopter Pilot ranges from $44 to $66 with the average hourly pay of $52. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $44 to $69 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $55.
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