As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Aircraft First Officer in Texas is $150,115, equivalent to $72 per hour, $2,887 weekly, or $12,510 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Aircraft First Officer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Aircraft First Officer in Texas vary widely, spanning from $122,234 to $179,639. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($135,521) and 75th percentile ($165,569), while top earners (90th percentile) make $179,639 per year. This $30,048 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Safety Management, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Texas Aircraft First Officer often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 40 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 nationwide for Aircraft First Officer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Aircraft First Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Aircraft First Officer Salary $122,234 TX September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Aircraft First Officer Salary $135,521 TX September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Aircraft First Officer Salary $150,115 TX September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Aircraft First Officer Salary $165,569 TX September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Aircraft First Officer Salary $179,639 TX September 01, 2026
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What is an Aircraft First Officer ?

In commercial aviation, the first officer (FO) is the second pilot (also referred to as the co-pilot) of an aircraft. The first officer is second-in-command of the aircraft to the captain, who is the legal commander. In the event of incapacitation of the captain, the first officer will assume command of the aircraft. Control of the aircraft is normally shared equally between the first officer and the captain, with one pilot normally designated the "pilot flying" (PF) and the other the "pilot not flying" (PNF), or "pilot monitoring" (PM), for each flight. Even when the first officer is the fl...

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Location Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $168,066 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $166,181 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $164,313 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $169,571 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $165,716 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $183,717 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $173,498 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $166,001 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $165,563 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $171,318 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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