What are the main factors that influence a Fixed Wing Pilot's salary?

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

How does experience change A Fixed Wing Pilot's salary?

A Fixed Wing Pilot's salary grows with experience: a Pilot I (2-4 years)earns $121,097, a Pilot II (4-7 years)earns $148,041, a Fixed Wing Pilot (7+ years)earns $171,212, a Pilot IV (7-10 years)earns $204,506, a Chief Pilot I (10+ years)earns $177,705,

What are the highest paying states for a Fixed Wing Pilot?

Fixed Wing Pilot salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Fixed Wing Pilot roles are District of Columbia $181,188, California $180,500, Massachusetts $178,095. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Fixed Wing Pilot roles make?

Salaries for Fixed Wing Pilot level roles vary by specialization: Pilot IV: $196,618; Fixed Wing Pilot Air Ambulance Located in: $173,467; Pilot I: $116,426; Fixed Income Analyst, Sr.: $105,925; Rotor Wing Pilot: $94,663.

Fixed Wing Pilot Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Fixed Wing Pilot make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Fixed Wing Pilot in Rhode Island is $169,667 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $82.

However, a Fixed Wing Pilot's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $191,891
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $147,429 to $181,300
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $127,182

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Fixed Wing Pilot Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$181,300	$15,108	$3,487	$87
Average	$169,667	$14,139	$3,263	$82
25th Percentile	$147,429	$12,286	$2,835	$71

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Key Factors That Influence Fixed Wing Pilot Salaries

A Fixed Wing 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 Fixed Wing Pilot Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Fixed Wing 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): $121,097
Early Career (1-2 years): $148,041
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $171,212
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $204,506
Expert (over 8 years): $177,705

Levels	Salary
Pilot I Level Fixed Wing Pilot	$121,097
Pilot II Level Fixed Wing Pilot	$148,041
Fixed Win... Level Fixed Wing Pilot	$171,212
Pilot IV Level Fixed Wing Pilot	$204,506
Chief Pil... Level Fixed Wing Pilot	$177,705

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How Do Fixed Wing 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 Fixed Wing Pilots. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $181,188.
California: $180,500.
Massachusetts: $178,095.

District of Columbia $181,188 California $180,500 Massachusetts $178,095 Washington $177,440 New Jersey $177,375 Alaska $177,146 Connecticut $174,887 New York $173,971

Hawaii $171,042 Rhode Island $169,667 Maryland $168,734 Minnesota $167,458 Colorado $166,967 Illinois $166,803 Oregon $166,181 Delaware $165,723

New Hampshire $165,435 Virginia $164,791 Pennsylvania $162,909 Nevada $161,959 North Dakota $161,649 Michigan $161,158 Wisconsin $160,978 Vermont $160,618

Texas $159,619 Maine $159,554 Arizona $159,456 Ohio $159,341 Georgia $157,836 Indiana $157,083 Wyoming $156,936 Utah $156,706

Iowa $156,608 Kansas $155,823 Louisiana $155,594 North Carolina $155,512 Missouri $155,479 Florida $154,841 Montana $154,497 Nebraska $154,170

Kentucky $153,990 South Carolina $153,335 Tennessee $152,926 Idaho $152,763 New Mexico $151,568 Oklahoma $151,306 Alabama $150,341 South Dakota $148,721

Arkansas $147,837 West Virginia $147,362 Mississippi $145,939

Top Paying Cities for Fixed Wing 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:

Adamsville: $172,449
Albion: $169,585
Ashaway: $173,104

Adamsville, RI $172,449 Albion, RI $169,585 Ashaway, RI $173,104 Barrington, RI $169,585 Block Island, RI $172,204 Bradford, RI $172,989 Bristol, RI $169,422 Carolina, RI $171,582

Charlestown, RI $171,762 Chepachet, RI $169,258 Clayville, RI $169,422 Coventry, RI $169,258 West Greenwich, RI $169,143 East Greenwich, RI $169,373 Exeter, RI $172,989 Fiskeville, RI $169,585

Forestdale, RI $169,422 Foster, RI $169,143 Glendale, RI $169,143 Greene, RI $171,042 Greenville, RI $169,585 Harmony, RI $169,536 Harrisville, RI $169,258 Hope, RI $169,585

Hope Valley, RI $173,104 Hopkinton, RI $173,153 Jamestown, RI $171,418 Kenyon, RI $172,940 Little Compton, RI $172,384 Manville, RI $169,585 Mapleville, RI $169,143 Newport, RI $171,451

Middletown, RI $172,171 North Kingstown, RI $169,094 North Scituate, RI $169,536 Oakland, RI $169,307 Pascoag, RI $169,209 Pawtucket, RI $169,585 Central Falls, RI $169,585 Cumberland, RI $169,585

Lincoln, RI $169,585 Portsmouth, RI $170,764 Prudence Island, RI $169,258 Rockville, RI $173,153 Saunderstown, RI $171,516 Shannock, RI $172,891 Slatersville, RI $169,422 Slocum, RI $171,516

Tiverton, RI $172,498 Wakefield, RI $171,336 Kingston, RI $171,369 Narragansett, RI $171,402 Peace Dale, RI $171,336 Warren, RI $169,536 Warwick, RI $169,585 Westerly, RI $173,202

West Kingston, RI $171,467 West Warwick, RI $169,585 Wood River Junction, RI $172,989 Woonsocket, RI $169,422 North Smithfield, RI $169,536 Wyoming, RI $172,940 Providence, RI $169,585 Cranston, RI $169,585

North Providence, RI $169,585 East Providence, RI $169,585 Riverside, RI $169,585 Rumford, RI $169,585 Smithfield, RI $169,585 Johnston, RI $169,585

Fixed Wing Pilot Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Fixed Wing 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.

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$147,429

Average $169,667/year

$181,300

$12,286

Average $14,139/month

$15,108

$2,835

Average $3,263/week

$3,487

$71

Average $82/hour

$87

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$181,300	$15,108	$3,487	$87
Average	$169,667	$14,139	$3,263	$82
25th Percentile	$147,429	$12,286	$2,835	$71

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