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Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers Salary in Iowa

Also called: Airline Pilots

Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers in Iowa earn a median of $131,730 a year, −43% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$131,730
vs. U.S. median
−43% ($232,140)
Rank among states
33 of 37
Jobs in the state
100

Pay range in Iowa

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,100; the top 10% earn over $201,080. Nationally the range is $106,710 to $463,830.

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Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers pay in Iowa

How much do airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers make in Iowa?

The median is $131,730 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,100 and the top 10% earn over $201,080. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Iowa a good state for airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers?

On pay alone it ranks 33 of 37 (−43% vs. the national median of $232,140). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses