The median annual wage for Commercial Pilots in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $141,330 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $147,220.
Pay spans roughly $92,220 at the 10th percentile to $182,250 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 150 people work as commercial pilots in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $141,330 |
| Mean (annual) | $147,220 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $92,220 |
| 90th percentile | $182,250 |
| Employment | 150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.