Commercial Pilots Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $132,110 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,250
90th percentile $173,020
Employed locally 40
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,250
    25th
    $80,880
    50th (median)
    $132,110
    75th
    $171,260
    90th
    $173,020

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 171% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 71% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Commercial Pilots

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $315,450
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $280,630
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $237,050
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $232,600
    Connecticut $227,140
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $227,140

    Nearby metros — Commercial Pilots salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $163,530
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $157,580
    Omaha, NE-IA $147,310
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $141,330
    Georgia $139,350
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $133,520

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,950
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,470
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,500
    Light Truck Drivers $45,520
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Commercial Pilots in Cedar Rapids, IA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 7.7% above the national median of $122,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Commercial Pilots in Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $45,250 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,880.