As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Aircraft First Officer in Missouri is $146,222, equivalent to $70 per hour, $2,812 weekly, or $12,185 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Aircraft First Officer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Aircraft First Officer in Missouri vary widely, spanning from $119,064 to $174,980. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($132,006) and 75th percentile ($161,275), while top earners (90th percentile) make $174,980 per year. This $29,269 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Safety Management, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Missouri Aircraft First Officer often earn 5.0% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 40 companies. However, Missouri currently ranks 37 nationwide for Aircraft First Officer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Aircraft First Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Aircraft First Officer Salary $119,064 MO September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Aircraft First Officer Salary $132,006 MO September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Aircraft First Officer Salary $146,222 MO September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Aircraft First Officer Salary $161,275 MO September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Aircraft First Officer Salary $174,980 MO September 01, 2026
25% $132,006 10% $119,064 90% $174,980 75% $161,275 $146,222 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Aircraft First Officer ?

In commercial aviation, the first officer (FO) is the second pilot (also referred to as the co-pilot) of an aircraft. The first officer is second-in-command of the aircraft to the captain, who is the legal commander. In the event of incapacitation of the captain, the first officer will assume command of the aircraft. Control of the aircraft is normally shared equally between the first officer and the captain, with one pilot normally designated the "pilot flying" (PF) and the other the "pilot not flying" (PNF), or "pilot monitoring" (PM), for each flight. Even when the first officer is the fl...

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Location Saint Peters, MO Avg. Salary $177,515 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adrian, MO Avg. Salary $175,124 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Advance, MO Avg. Salary $171,598 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Agency, MO Avg. Salary $177,947 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alba, MO Avg. Salary $171,523 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albany, MO Avg. Salary $172,117 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Aldrich, MO Avg. Salary $167,439 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, MO Avg. Salary $172,190 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Allendale, MO Avg. Salary $172,473 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Allenton, MO Avg. Salary $177,271 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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    Pilot I

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    4 - 7 years experience
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