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American Airlines Captains’ Salaries Surpass Doctors

According to the latest contracts at American Airlines, senior captain pilots earn between $324 and $460 per flight hour. With standard monthly flight hours, this translates to an annual income of $400,000 to $500,000. With bonuses, per diems, and profit-sharing, these figures can climb even higher. The 2025 Medscape Physician Compensation Report shows that the average annual salary of a…