Commercial Pilots Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $99,050 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $59,400
90th percentile $208,070
Employed locally 30
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,400
    25th
    $78,320
    50th (median)
    $99,050
    75th
    $160,820
    90th
    $208,070

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 137% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 37% 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
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $158,330
    Winston-Salem, NC $137,180
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $133,520
    Wilmington, NC $131,400
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $130,560
    Wichita, KS $103,400

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,220
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,820
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,580
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,090
    Light Truck Drivers $47,100
    Driver/Sales Workers $27,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Eau Claire?

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

    Is Eau Claire above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Eau Claire, WI is 19.3% 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 Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $59,400 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,320.