Commercial Pilots Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $100,000 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $66,600
90th percentile $194,660
Employed locally 370
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,600
    25th
    $80,840
    50th (median)
    $100,000
    75th
    $160,400
    90th
    $194,660

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 128% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 28% 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 St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,470
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,170
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,960
    Light Truck Drivers $44,130
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,570
    Driver/Sales Workers $39,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in St. Louis?

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

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 18.5% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $66,600 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,840.