Bessie Coleman, the first Black woman to earn a pilot's license, made a name for herself in the early 20th century as a skilled stunt flyer and parachutist. While her exact net worth at the time of her death is difficult to ascertain, it is clear that her earnings were impacted by the economic conditions of the era and the limited opportunities available to African American women in aviation. Stunt flyers typically earned between $20 to $100 per performance, depending on the popularity of the show and the complexity of the acts. This income, compounded by her fame, allowed her to make a modest living while pushing the boundaries of gender and race in aviation.
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