Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Missouri | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $97,680 | $294,133 | -67% |
| Median hourly wage | $46.96 | $141.41 | -67% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $107,577.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Airline Pilot in Missouri is $97,680, or about $46.96 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Airline Pilots is $294,133. Missouri is -67% below the national median.
Entry-level airline pilots in Missouri typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 120 airline pilot jobs on record and a median salary of $97,680, Missouri offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, airline pilots rank 101 of the 733 occupations reported in Missouri — higher than 86% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Air Traffic Controllers at $122,200, Commercial Pilots at $102,990, Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels at $83,670 — all figures are median annual wages for Missouri.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Missouri levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, airline pilots rank 101 of the 733 occupations reported in Missouri — higher than 86% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Missouri | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Air Traffic Controllers | $122,200 | $260 |
| Commercial Pilots | $102,990 | $670 |
| Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels | $83,670 | $420 |
| Locomotive Engineers | $78,820 | $1,110 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $76,450 | $100 |
| Bridge and Lock Tenders | $74,110 | $40 |
Missouri levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 733 occupations in Missouri.