As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cargo Pilot in Springfield, MO is $127,149, equivalent to $61 per hour, $2,445 weekly, or $10,596 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 Springfield, MO vary widely, spanning from $103,529 to $152,155. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($114,786) and 75th percentile ($140,238), while top earners (90th percentile) make $152,155 per year. This $25,452 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, Springfield Cargo Pilot often earn 6.7% lower than national averages. However, Springfield currently ranks 773 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 $103,529 Springfield, MO October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $114,786 Springfield, MO October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $127,149 Springfield, MO October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $140,238 Springfield, MO October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cargo Pilot Salary $152,155 Springfield, MO October 01, 2026
25% $114,786 10% $103,529 90% $152,155 75% $140,238 $127,149 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Pilot I

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Cargo Pilot

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Pilot III

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cargo Pilot in Springfield, MO. The base salary for Cargo Pilot ranges from $114,786 to $140,238 with the average base salary of $127,149. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $138,027 to $197,313 with the average total cash compensation of $165,021.

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About Springfield, Missouri    Springfield is the third-largest city in the state of Missouri and the county seat of Greene County. As of the 2010 census, its population was 159,498....More

Springfield, Missouri  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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