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Originally Posted by
TheBaron
No wonder so many people think pilots are spoiled . So worst case...first year you make $45,375. Per capita income (2000 census) was $21,587.
Not to nit pick your point, but a quick Google search showed 2008 US median income to be $52,029. Just sayin' . . .
Like I said, 2000 census (the last one with completed data) was 21,857. 2008 numbers are an estimate. 2010 numbers are not released yet.
http://2010.census.gov/2010census
My point is, if you are wanting to play this game, know what you are getting into, plan accordingly, and realize you are a cog in the machine. If you want more out of a career start your own business. As much as we (pilots) like to boast about our unique and valuable abilities, we aren't any more critical than the guy that loads, fuels, or maintains the plane.
