As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Pilot in Pierre, SD is $120,797, equivalent to $58 per hour, $2,323 weekly, or $10,066 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Cargo Pilot in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Cargo Pilot in Pierre, SD vary widely, spanning from $98,358 to $144,554. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($109,051) and 75th percentile ($133,232), while top earners (90th percentile) make $144,554 per year. This $24,181 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, Pierre Cargo Pilot often earn 7.3% lower than national averages. However, Pierre currently ranks 808 statewide for Cargo Pilot 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
Cargo Pilot Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $98,358 Pierre, SD October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $109,051 Pierre, SD October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $120,797 Pierre, SD October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $133,232 Pierre, SD October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $144,554 Pierre, SD October 01, 2026
25% $109,051 10% $98,358 90% $144,554 75% $133,232 $120,797 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Pilot I

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Cargo Pilot

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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109051
133232
120797

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131132
187457
156777
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cargo Pilot in Pierre, SD. The base salary for Cargo Pilot ranges from $109,051 to $133,232 with the average base salary of $120,797. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $131,132 to $187,457 with the average total cash compensation of $156,777.

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About Pierre, South Dakota    Pierre (/pɪər/; Lakota: čhúŋkaške, "fort") is the capital of the U.S. state of South Dakota and the seat of Hughes County. The population was 13,646 a....More

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