Commercial Pilots Salary in Michigan
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Michigan
Commercial Pilots in Michigan earn a median salary of $134,363 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +9.5% vs the national median of $122,670. An estimated 1,200 commercial pilots are employed across Michigan, with salaries ranging from $104,630 to $189,090 depending on location.
$134,363
Avg median salary in Michigan
$189,090
Highest paying metro
$104,630
Lowest paying metro
1,200
Employed in Michigan
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Commercial Pilots salaries by city in Michigan
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids, MI | $189,090 | $125,630 | — | 100 |
| Detroit, MI | $149,330 | $86,270 | $174,930 | 380 |
| Lansing, MI | $128,500 | $108,600 | $170,380 | 30 |
| Southern Michigan | $121,390 | $121,380 | $162,940 | 30 |
| Northern Michigan | $113,240 | $101,070 | $156,960 | 50 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $104,630 | $72,050 | $135,600 | 610 |