How much does a commercial pilot make in Madison?
$109,700a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $52.76 an hour or $9,145 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.76
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 96 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,960Median: $109,700Highest 10%: $164,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,960 | $25.94 | |
| 25th | $84,910 | $40.82 | |
| Median | $109,700 | $52.76 | |
| 75th | $142,300 | $68.40 | |
| 90th | $164,400 | $79.06 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots.
| Milwaukee, WI | $177,700 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $126,600 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $86,860 |
Related jobs in Madison
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Salaries for every job in Madison, WIFrequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $52.76 ($109,700 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $109,700 against $123,200 nationally, 11% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $129,900, so Madison pays 15% less.
Where does Madison rank for commercial pilot pay?
96 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a commercial pilot make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $164,400 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.