How much does an airline pilot make in Iowa?
$131,700a year
Median yearly pay for airline pilots in Iowa. That is $63.33 an hour or $10,980 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.33
- Vs. national median
- -43%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,100Median: $131,700Highest 10%: $201,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,100 | $30.82 | |
| 25th | $86,570 | $41.62 | |
| Median | $131,700 | $63.33 | |
| 75th | $168,500 | $81.01 | |
| 90th | $201,100 | $96.67 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $161,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for airline pilots.
| 30. Alabama | $137,000 |
| 31. New Mexico | $137,000 |
| 32. Oklahoma | $133,700 |
| 33. Iowa | $131,700 |
| 34. Nebraska | $131,700 |
| 35. Louisiana | $120,700 |
| 36. New Hampshire | $99,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an airline pilot make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $63.33 ($131,700 a year).
Do airline pilots make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $131,700 against $232,100 nationally, 43% less.
Where does Iowa rank for airline pilot pay?
Iowa ranks 33 of 37 states.
Which city in Iowa pays airline pilots the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $161,000 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.