How much does a commercial pilot make in Michigan?
$126,700a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in Michigan. That is $60.90 an hour or $10,560 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.90
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,280Median: $126,700Highest 10%: $205,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,280 | $28.02 | |
| 25th | $82,160 | $39.50 | |
| Median | $126,700 | $60.90 | |
| 75th | $156,900 | $75.45 | |
| 90th | $205,900 | $98.99 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Detroit, MI | $133,200 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $128,800 |
| Lansing, MI | $128,500 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $126,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for commercial pilots.
| 14. Kentucky | $130,000 |
| 15. Wisconsin | $129,900 |
| 16. North Carolina | $127,300 |
| 17. Michigan | $126,700 |
| 18. Oklahoma | $126,200 |
| 19. Illinois | $126,100 |
| 20. Florida | $121,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $60.90 ($126,700 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Michigan than the national average?
Yes: $126,700 against $123,200 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Michigan rank for commercial pilot pay?
Michigan ranks 17 of 48 states.
Which city in Michigan pays commercial pilots the most?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, with a median of $133,200 a year.
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.