How much does a commercial pilot make in Wisconsin?
$129,900a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in Wisconsin. That is $62.43 an hour or $10,820 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.43
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,390Median: $129,900Highest 10%: $270,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,390 | $31.92 | |
| 25th | $91,750 | $44.11 | |
| Median | $129,900 | $62.43 | |
| 75th | $257,100 | $123.58 | |
| 90th | $270,000 | $129.80 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Milwaukee, WI | $177,700 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $126,600 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $114,600 |
| Madison, WI | $109,700 |
| La Crosse, WI | $99,350 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $86,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for commercial pilots.
| 12. North Dakota | $133,000 |
| 13. Maryland | $131,200 |
| 14. Kentucky | $130,000 |
| 15. Wisconsin | $129,900 |
| 16. North Carolina | $127,300 |
| 17. Michigan | $126,700 |
| 18. Oklahoma | $126,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $62.43 ($129,900 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $129,900 against $123,200 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for commercial pilot pay?
Wisconsin ranks 15 of 48 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays commercial pilots the most?
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI, with a median of $177,700 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.