The average annual wage of the occupations is $138,010. 2 vocational programs could be taken for the Commercial Pilots career. Based on BLS data, a total of 52,750 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2025 average tuition over the programs for preparing Commercial Pilots is $81,500. The average length of the programs is 986 hours and the average completion time is 14.00 months.
The following 2 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Commercial Pilots.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 76 | $81,500 | $2,500 | 986 Hours | 14.00 Months |
| Flight Instructor | 7 | $22,119 | - | - | - |
The following 19 occupations are related to Commercial Pilots.
The following 62 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Commercial Pilots. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.