How much does a commercial pilot make in Minnesota?
$98,630a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in Minnesota. That is $47.42 an hour or $8,219 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.42
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,670Median: $98,630Highest 10%: $261,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,670 | $20.51 | |
| 25th | $60,610 | $29.14 | |
| Median | $98,630 | $47.42 | |
| 75th | $164,200 | $78.92 | |
| 90th | $261,800 | $125.87 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fargo, ND | $132,000 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $126,600 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $112,100 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $111,700 |
| La Crosse, WI | $99,350 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for commercial pilots.
| 41. Alaska | $100,100 |
| 42. Utah | $99,610 |
| 43. Rhode Island | $98,820 |
| 44. Minnesota | $98,630 |
| 45. New Mexico | $97,920 |
| 46. Louisiana | $95,940 |
| 47. Arkansas | $94,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $47.42 ($98,630 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Minnesota than the national average?
No: $98,630 against $123,200 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Minnesota rank for commercial pilot pay?
Minnesota ranks 44 of 48 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays commercial pilots the most?
Fargo, ND-MN, with a median of $132,000 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.