Commercial Pilots Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $104,630 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $63,550
90th percentile $161,840
Employed locally 610
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,550
    25th
    $72,050
    50th (median)
    $104,630
    75th
    $135,600
    90th
    $161,840

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 120% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 20% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Commercial Pilots

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $315,450
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $280,630
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $237,050
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $232,600
    Connecticut $227,140
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $227,140

    Nearby metros — Commercial Pilots salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $189,090
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $158,330
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $157,580
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $149,330
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $133,520
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $131,500

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,510
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,190
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,470
    Light Truck Drivers $42,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,020
    Driver/Sales Workers $36,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Ann Arbor?

    The median hourly wage for Commercial Pilots in Ann Arbor, MI is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Ann Arbor above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 14.7% below the national median of $122,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Commercial Pilots in Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $63,550 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,050.