Commercial Pilots Salary in Iowa
Ranked #30 of 48 · IA
14.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $124,640 ≈ $60/hr
Median annual salary $101,800
Employment 300
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $77,790P25 $91,550 Median $101,800P75 $159,040P90 $199,340
About 80% of commercial pilotss in Iowa earn between $77,790 and $199,340. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean commercial pilots salary in Iowa is $124,640, about 14.7% below the U.S. average ($146,080). That works out to roughly $60/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $121,490 | $135,630 | 130 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $94,580 | $110,760 | 30 |