
Net Worth Over Time
Net Worth Timeline
1962$0.1MB
Joined NASA Astronaut Corps
Selected as an astronaut, beginning his space exploration career.
1965$0.2M+100%B
Pilot of Gemini 7
First spaceflight, setting a duration record and increasing his profile.
1968$0.5M+150%A
Apollo 8 Command Module Pilot
One of the first to orbit the Moon, achieving international recognition.
1970$1M+100%A
Commander of Apollo 13
Safely guided Apollo 13 back to Earth after a critical malfunction, becoming a national hero.
1973$1.5M+50%B
Retired from NASA
Retired from NASA and entered the private sector, leveraging his fame.
1995$3M+100%B
Apollo 13 film release
Consulted on film, boosted his legacy and finances.
2026$5M+67%B
Retired Astronaut and Author
Lives off of lifetime achievements, book royalties, and speaker fees.
Last updated: February 25, 2026