How much does a commercial pilot make in Iowa?
$101,800a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in Iowa. That is $48.94 an hour or $8,483 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.94
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,790Median: $101,800Highest 10%: $199,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,790 | $37.40 | |
| 25th | $91,550 | $44.01 | |
| Median | $101,800 | $48.94 | |
| 75th | $159,000 | $76.46 | |
| 90th | $199,300 | $95.84 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $121,500 |
| Omaha, NE | $110,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for commercial pilots.
| 36. Arizona | $103,100 |
| 37. Missouri | $103,000 |
| 38. Wyoming | $103,000 |
| 39. Iowa | $101,800 |
| 40. Alabama | $101,400 |
| 41. Alaska | $100,100 |
| 42. Utah | $99,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $48.94 ($101,800 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $101,800 against $123,200 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Iowa rank for commercial pilot pay?
Iowa ranks 39 of 48 states.
Which city in Iowa pays commercial pilots the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $121,500 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.