Commercial Pilots Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $111,980 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $59,320
90th percentile $192,710
Employed locally 60
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,320
    25th
    $84,440
    50th (median)
    $111,980
    75th
    $152,290
    90th
    $192,710

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 182% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 82% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $170,000
    Richmond, VA $163,750
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $141,330
    Kansas City, MO-KS $134,100
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $132,030
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $122,770

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,670
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,750
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,430
    Light Truck Drivers $40,240
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,840
    Driver/Sales Workers $30,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Springfield?

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

    Is Springfield above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Springfield, MO is 8.7% below 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $59,320 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,440.