How much does a commercial pilot make in Milwaukee?
$177,700a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $85.45 an hour or $14,810 a month.
- Hourly
- $85.45
- Vs. national median
- +44%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,840Median: $177,700Highest 10%: $270,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,840 | $37.90 | |
| 25th | $102,700 | $49.39 | |
| Median | $177,700 | $85.45 | |
| 75th | $270,000 | $129.80 | |
| 90th | $270,000 | $129.80 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots.
| Minneapolis, MN | $126,600 |
| Madison, WI | $109,700 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $86,860 |
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Salaries for every job in Milwaukee, WIFrequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $85.45 ($177,700 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $177,700 against $123,200 nationally, 44% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $129,900, so Milwaukee pays 37% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for commercial pilot pay?
10 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a commercial pilot make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $78,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $270,000 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.