Commercial Pilots Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $128,500 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $71,650
90th percentile $176,210
Employed locally 30
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,650
    25th
    $108,600
    50th (median)
    $128,500
    75th
    $170,380
    90th
    $176,210

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 181% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 81% 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 Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,480
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,340
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,010
    Bus Drivers, School $47,330
    Light Truck Drivers $40,210
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Lansing?

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

    Is Lansing above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Lansing, MI is 4.8% above 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $71,650 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $108,600.