Commercial Pilots Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Iowa
Commercial Pilots in Iowa earn a median salary of $114,185 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -6.9% vs the national median of $122,670. An estimated 310 commercial pilots are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $83,800 to $141,330 depending on location.
$114,185
Avg median salary in Iowa
$141,330
Highest paying metro
$83,800
Lowest paying metro
310
Employed in Iowa
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Commercial Pilots salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | $141,330 | $104,150 | $178,260 | 150 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $132,110 | $80,880 | $171,260 | 40 |
| Northwest Iowa | $99,500 | $79,920 | $123,160 | 70 |
| Southeast Iowa | $83,800 | $81,730 | $99,500 | 50 |