What are the main factors that influence an Aerial Survey Pilot's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Aerial Survey Pilot?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Aerial Survey Pilot roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change An Aerial Survey Pilot's salary?

An Aerial Survey Pilot's salary grows with experience: a Aerial Survey Pilot (4-7 years)earns $133,534, a Senior Test Pilot (7+ years)earns $155,506, a Lead Test Pilot (7-10 years)earns $175,774, a Test Pilot Manager (10+ years)earns $201,025, a Test Pilot Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $227,134,

What are the highest paying states for an Aerial Survey Pilot?

Aerial Survey Pilot salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Aerial Survey Pilot roles are District of Columbia $142,450, California $141,910, Massachusetts $140,019. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Aerial Survey Pilot roles make?

Salaries for Aerial Survey Pilot level roles vary by specialization: Aerial Applicator Pilot in Command: $196,286; Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot: $134,702; Aerial Foreman: $118,620; Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot: $91,588; Aerial Lineman: $87,902.

Aerial Survey Pilot Salary in Maryland

How much does an Aerial Survey Pilot make in Maryland?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Aerial Survey Pilot in Maryland is $132,659 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $64.

However, an Aerial Survey Pilot's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $154,867
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $120,056 to $144,284
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $108,582

10% $108,582

50% (Median) $132,659

90% $154,867

Aerial Survey Pilot Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$144,284	$12,024	$2,775	$69
Average	$132,659	$11,055	$2,551	$64
25th Percentile	$120,056	$10,005	$2,309	$58

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Key Factors That Influence Aerial Survey Pilot Salaries

An Aerial Survey Pilot's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Aerial Survey Pilot Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Aerial Survey Pilot's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $133,534
Early Career (1-2 years): $155,506
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $175,774
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $201,025
Expert (over 8 years): $227,134

Levels	Salary
Aerial Su... Level Aerial Survey Pilot	$133,534
Senior Te... Level Aerial Survey Pilot	$155,506
Lead Test... Level Aerial Survey Pilot	$175,774
Test Pilo... Level Aerial Survey Pilot	$201,025
Test Pilo... Level Aerial Survey Pilot	$227,134

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How Do Aerial Survey Pilot Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Aerial Survey Pilots. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $142,450.
California: $141,910.
Massachusetts: $140,019.

District of Columbia $142,450 California $141,910 Massachusetts $140,019 Washington $139,504 New Jersey $139,452 Alaska $139,272 Connecticut $137,497 New York $136,776

Hawaii $134,473 Rhode Island $133,393 Maryland $132,659 Minnesota $131,656 Colorado $131,270 Illinois $131,141 Oregon $130,652 Delaware $130,292

New Hampshire $130,066 Virginia $129,559 Pennsylvania $128,079 Nevada $127,333 North Dakota $127,088 Michigan $126,702 Wisconsin $126,561 Vermont $126,278

Texas $125,493 Maine $125,442 Arizona $125,364 Ohio $125,274 Georgia $124,091 Indiana $123,499 Wyoming $123,383 Utah $123,203

Iowa $123,126 Kansas $122,508 Louisiana $122,328 North Carolina $122,264 Missouri $122,238 Florida $121,736 Montana $121,466 Nebraska $121,209

Kentucky $121,067 South Carolina $120,553 Tennessee $120,231 Idaho $120,102 New Mexico $119,163 Oklahoma $118,957 Alabama $118,198 South Dakota $116,924

Arkansas $116,230 West Virginia $115,857 Mississippi $114,737

Top Paying Cities for Aerial Survey Pilots

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Owings: $136,594
Riverdale: $141,480
College Park: $141,318

Owings, MD $136,594 Riverdale, MD $141,480 College Park, MD $141,318 Fort Washington, MD $141,225 Oxon Hill, MD $141,633 Suitland, MD $141,588 District Heights, MD $141,517 Temple Hills, MD $141,591

Deale, MD $135,961 Dunkirk, MD $137,399 Fort George G Meade, MD $134,247 Friendship, MD $136,393 Fulton, MD $136,031 Andrews Air Force Base, MD $141,110 Savage, MD $134,446 Shady Side, MD $134,888

Galesville, MD $135,482 Greenbelt, MD $140,828 Glenn Dale, MD $139,272 Upper Marlboro, MD $139,407 Harwood, MD $136,003 Highland, MD $135,908 West River, MD $136,029 Tracys Landing, MD $136,125

Hyattsville, MD $141,595 Jessup, MD $133,786 Bethesda, MD $141,636 Glen Echo, MD $141,610 Chevy Chase, MD $141,620 Cabin John, MD $141,580 Olney, MD $138,392 Brookeville, MD $135,809

Poolesville, MD $137,004 Barnesville, MD $135,097 Beallsville, MD $135,346 Boyds, MD $136,381 Dickerson, MD $135,190 Rockville, MD $140,021 Potomac, MD $140,425 Derwood, MD $138,536

Sandy Spring, MD $137,728 Ashton, MD $137,425 Brinklow, MD $136,404 Burtonsville, MD $138,001 Montgomery Village, MD $136,872 Kensington, MD $141,502 Garrett Park, MD $141,335 Suburb Maryland Fac, MD $140,224

Silver Spring, MD $141,420 Takoma Park, MD $141,605 Aberdeen, MD $129,707 Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD $129,680 Abingdon, MD $130,682 Gunpowder, MD $131,469 Arnold, MD $133,001 Baldwin, MD $131,223

Bel Air, MD $130,132 Belcamp, MD $130,322 Benson, MD $129,535 Boring, MD $129,822 Brooklandville, MD $132,501 Butler, MD $131,042 Chase, MD $132,076 Churchville, MD $129,160

Clarksville, MD $134,466 Cockeysville, MD $131,293 Hunt Valley, MD $131,844 Crownsville, MD $133,901 Darlington, MD $128,017 Davidsonville, MD $135,854 Dayton, MD $134,381 Edgewater, MD $134,610

Edgewood, MD $131,079 Ellicott City, MD $132,762 Columbia, MD $133,757 Fallston, MD $130,737 Finksburg, MD $130,782 Forest Hill, MD $129,424 Fork, MD $131,667 Fort Howard, MD $132,498

Freeland, MD $126,823 Gambrills, MD $134,406 Gibson Island, MD $132,572 Glen Arm, MD $132,152 Glen Burnie, MD $132,729 Glyndon, MD $131,459 Hampstead, MD $128,437 Elkridge, MD $132,874

Hanover, MD $132,950 Harmans, MD $132,944 Havre De Grace, MD $128,864 Hydes, MD $131,678 Jarrettsville, MD $128,994 Joppa, MD $131,413 Kingsville, MD $131,705 Lineboro, MD $126,500

Linthicum Heights, MD $132,749 Long Green, MD $131,936 Spencerville, MD $137,797 Clarksburg, MD $134,782 Damascus, MD $133,622 Germantown, MD $137,615 Annapolis, MD $134,029 Cumberland, MD $121,754

Accident, MD $121,551 Barton, MD $122,122 Bittinger, MD $121,893 Bloomington, MD $122,327 Corriganville, MD $120,980 Eckhart Mines, MD $121,650 Ellerslie, MD $121,134 Flintstone, MD $121,784

Friendsville, MD $121,516 Frostburg, MD $121,483 Grantsville, MD $121,488 Kitzmiller, MD $121,497 Lonaconing, MD $121,902 Luke, MD $122,336 Mc Henry, MD $121,563 Midland, MD $122,310

Midlothian, MD $121,499 Mount Savage, MD $120,944 Oakland, MD $121,210 Oldtown, MD $121,950 Pinto, MD $122,175 Rawlings, MD $122,214 Spring Gap, MD $122,098 Swanton, MD $121,802

Westernport, MD $122,331 Easton, MD $131,373 Barclay, MD $130,275 Bethlehem, MD $130,442 Betterton, MD $130,372 Bozman, MD $132,492 Cambridge, MD $130,449 Centreville, MD $131,509

Chester, MD $132,524 Chestertown, MD $130,982 Church Creek, MD $130,243 Church Hill, MD $130,805 Claiborne, MD $132,730 Cordova, MD $130,928 Crapo, MD $129,095 Crocheron, MD $128,164

Crumpton, MD $130,126 Denton, MD $130,244 East New Market, MD $129,929 Federalsburg, MD $129,903 Fishing Creek, MD $129,574 Galena, MD $129,775 Goldsboro, MD $129,993 Grasonville, MD $132,272

Greensboro, MD $130,018 Henderson, MD $130,138 Hillsboro, MD $131,021 Hurlock, MD $129,959 Ingleside, MD $130,379 Kennedyville, MD $130,006 Mcdaniel, MD $132,677 Madison, MD $131,257

Marydel, MD $129,780 Massey, MD $129,806 Millington, MD $129,990 Neavitt, MD $132,658 Newcomb, MD $131,743 Oxford, MD $131,092 Preston, MD $130,395 Price, MD $130,894

Queen Anne, MD $131,236 Queenstown, MD $131,984 Rhodesdale, MD $129,180 Ridgely, MD $130,531 Rock Hall, MD $131,781 Royal Oak, MD $131,499 Saint Michaels, MD $132,390 Secretary, MD $130,424

Sherwood, MD $133,467 Deal Island, MD $127,182 Eden, MD $127,433 Ewell, MD $126,786 Fruitland, MD $127,871 Girdletree, MD $126,495 Hebron, MD $127,751 Linkwood, MD $129,553

Manokin, MD $127,014 Mardela Springs, MD $128,210 Marion Station, MD $126,567 Nanticoke, MD $127,694 Newark, MD $127,163 Ocean City, MD $127,775 Parsonsburg, MD $127,519 Pittsville, MD $127,523

Pocomoke City, MD $126,732 Powellville, MD $127,459 Princess Anne, MD $127,342 Quantico, MD $127,500 Rehobeth, MD $126,530 Sharptown, MD $128,914 Showell, MD $127,521 Snow Hill, MD $127,069

Stockton, MD $126,309 Tyaskin, MD $127,377 Tylerton, MD $126,937 Upper Fairmount, MD $127,324 Vienna, MD $128,483 Westover, MD $127,012 Whaleyville, MD $127,454 Willards, MD $127,504

Delmar, MD $127,842 North East, MD $128,982 Perry Point, MD $128,794 Perryville, MD $128,747 Port Deposit, MD $128,429 Rising Sun, MD $128,008 Warwick, MD $129,746 Cecilton, MD $129,658

Charlestown, MD $128,964 Chesapeake City, MD $129,655 Childs, MD $129,481 Stevensville, MD $132,863 Colora, MD $127,894 Conowingo, MD $127,678 Earleville, MD $129,534 Elk Mills, MD $129,525

Elkton, MD $129,431 Georgetown, MD $129,631 Lutherville Timonium, MD $132,392 Abell, MD $131,074 Accokeek, MD $140,066 Aquasco, MD $136,600 Avenue, MD $131,284 Barstow, MD $134,970

Bel Alton, MD $135,638 Benedict, MD $135,546 Brandywine, MD $138,740 Broomes Island, MD $133,438 Bryans Road, MD $139,793 Bryantown, MD $137,265 Bushwood, MD $131,379 California, MD $131,267

Callaway, MD $130,351 Chaptico, MD $132,627 Charlotte Hall, MD $134,628 Cheltenham, MD $140,038 Clements, MD $132,628 Cobb Island, MD $131,438 Coltons Point, MD $130,821 Compton, MD $131,534

Dameron, MD $128,690 Dowell, MD $131,676 Drayden, MD $128,999 Faulkner, MD $134,913 Great Mills, MD $130,562 Helen, MD $133,867 Hollywood, MD $132,043 Hughesville, MD $136,349

Huntingtown, MD $135,790 Indian Head, MD $136,635 Ironsides, MD $136,084 Issue, MD $132,148 La Plata, MD $137,022 Leonardtown, MD $131,048 Lexington Park, MD $130,162 Loveville, MD $132,423

Lusby, MD $131,922 Marbury, MD $137,731 Mechanicsville, MD $133,840 Morganza, MD $133,058 Mount Victoria, MD $131,528 Nanjemoy, MD $134,484 Newburg, MD $133,135 Park Hall, MD $129,780

Patuxent River, MD $130,466 Piney Point, MD $129,200 Pomfret, MD $138,511 Port Republic, MD $134,165 Port Tobacco, MD $136,516 Prince Frederick, MD $134,979 Ridge, MD $128,120 Rock Point, MD $133,088

Saint Inigoes, MD $128,532 Saint Leonard, MD $133,516 Saint Marys City, MD $129,754 Scotland, MD $127,271 Solomons, MD $131,557 Sunderland, MD $136,060 Tall Timbers, MD $129,364 Valley Lee, MD $129,416

Welcome, MD $135,667 White Plains, MD $138,525 Southern Md Facility, MD $140,215 Annapolis Junction, MD $134,090 Lanham, MD $140,747 Beltsville, MD $140,546 Laurel, MD $137,483 Bladensburg, MD $141,571

Lothian, MD $137,404 Mount Rainier, MD $141,638 North Beach, MD $135,495 Bowie, MD $137,459 Brentwood, MD $141,629 Capitol Heights, MD $141,568 Chesapeake Beach, MD $135,425 Churchton, MD $135,458

Clinton, MD $140,770 Still Pond, MD $130,379 Sudlersville, MD $130,135 Taylors Island, MD $131,292 Templeville, MD $129,788 Tilghman, MD $133,167 Toddville, MD $128,460 Trappe, MD $130,529

Wingate, MD $128,963 Wittman, MD $132,729 Woolford, MD $130,750 Worton, MD $130,827 Wye Mills, MD $131,755 Frederick, MD $130,262 Adamstown, MD $132,971 Big Pool, MD $123,517

Boonsboro, MD $127,917 Braddock Heights, MD $130,197 Brownsville, MD $129,816 Brunswick, MD $131,016 Buckeystown, MD $131,980 Burkittsville, MD $130,026 Cascade, MD $126,753 Cavetown, MD $126,592

Chewsville, MD $126,787 Clear Spring, MD $125,092 Cooksville, MD $132,707 Emmitsburg, MD $127,175 Fairplay, MD $127,095 Funkstown, MD $127,082 Glenelg, MD $134,112 Glenwood, MD $133,454

Hagerstown, MD $126,439 Hancock, MD $122,908 Ijamsville, MD $132,644 Jefferson, MD $131,146 Keedysville, MD $128,322 Keymar, MD $128,258 Knoxville, MD $130,328 Ladiesburg, MD $128,720

Libertytown, MD $129,905 Lisbon, MD $132,724 Little Orleans, MD $122,228 Maugansville, MD $125,979 Middletown, MD $129,718 Monrovia, MD $132,353 Mount Airy, MD $131,559 Myersville, MD $128,033

New Market, MD $131,027 New Midway, MD $128,716 New Windsor, MD $129,880 Point Of Rocks, MD $132,718 Rocky Ridge, MD $127,860 Rohrersville, MD $129,197 Sabillasville, MD $126,924 Saint James, MD $127,114

Sharpsburg, MD $128,132 Smithsburg, MD $126,706 Sykesville, MD $131,899 Taneytown, MD $127,479 Thurmont, MD $128,004 Tuscarora, MD $133,225 Union Bridge, MD $129,353 Unionville, MD $129,978

Walkersville, MD $129,519 West Friendship, MD $132,998 Williamsport, MD $126,576 Woodbine, MD $132,709 Woodsboro, MD $128,902 Salisbury, MD $127,844 Allen, MD $127,669 Berlin, MD $127,534

Bishopville, MD $127,563 Bivalve, MD $128,031 Manchester, MD $126,892 Marriottsville, MD $132,426 Maryland Line, MD $126,500 Mayo, MD $134,313 Millersville, MD $133,218 Monkton, MD $130,084

Odenton, MD $134,565 Crofton, MD $135,334 Owings Mills, MD $132,163 Parkton, MD $128,088 Pasadena, MD $132,608 Perry Hall, MD $132,249 Perryman, MD $130,045 Phoenix, MD $131,553

Pylesville, MD $127,324 Randallstown, MD $132,367 Reisterstown, MD $131,850 Riderwood, MD $132,646 Riva, MD $134,827 Severn, MD $133,197 Severna Park, MD $133,017 Simpsonville, MD $134,314

Sparks Glencoe, MD $130,488 Crisfield, MD $126,879 Stevenson, MD $132,453 Dhs, MD $140,101 Waldorf, MD $138,445 Street, MD $127,904 Upperco, MD $129,714 Upper Falls, MD $131,835

Westminster, MD $129,719 Whiteford, MD $127,274 White Hall, MD $127,916 White Marsh, MD $132,127 Woodstock, MD $132,487 Baltimore, MD $132,659 Towson, MD $132,644 Gwynn Oak, MD $132,688

Pikesville, MD $132,594 Sparrows Point, MD $132,516 Middle River, MD $132,242 Essex, MD $132,555 Dundalk, MD $132,681 Brooklyn, MD $132,684 Curtis Bay, MD $132,711 Halethorpe, MD $132,700

Catonsville, MD $132,766 Parkville, MD $132,623 Nottingham, MD $132,488 Rosedale, MD $132,658 Windsor Mill, MD $132,617 Gaithersburg, MD $138,246 Washington Grove, MD $138,318

Aerial Survey Pilot Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Aerial Survey Pilot roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Aerial Survey Pilot positions in Transportation or MFG Durable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Aerial Survey Pilot as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Aerial Survey Pilot

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$172,457	$83.0	30%
Aerospace & Defense	$145,925	$70.0	10%

Aerial Survey Pilot Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Aerial Survey Pilot's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$120,056

Average $132,659/year

$144,284

$10,005

Average $11,055/month

$12,024

$2,309

Average $2,551/week

$2,775

$58

Average $64/hour

$69

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$144,284	$12,024	$2,775	$69
Average	$132,659	$11,055	$2,551	$64
25th Percentile	$120,056	$10,005	$2,309	$58

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