Commercial Pilots Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $97,660 -20.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,680
90th percentile $171,750
Employed locally 120
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,680
    25th
    $66,400
    50th (median)
    $97,660
    75th
    $132,430
    90th
    $171,750

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 112% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 12% 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 Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,740
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,510
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,870
    Light Truck Drivers $46,610
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Madison?

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

    Is Madison above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Madison, WI is 20.4% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $46,680 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,400.