How much does a commercial pilot make in Minneapolis?
$126,600a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $60.84 an hour or $10,550 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.84
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 65 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,870Median: $126,600Highest 10%: $311,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,870 | $22.05 | |
| 25th | $64,850 | $31.18 | |
| Median | $126,600 | $60.84 | |
| 75th | $189,300 | $90.99 | |
| 90th | $311,900 | $149.97 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots.
| Fargo, ND | $132,000 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $112,100 |
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How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $60.84 ($126,600 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $126,600 against $123,200 nationally, 3% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $98,630, so Minneapolis pays 28% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for commercial pilot pay?
65 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a commercial pilot make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $311,900 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.