Commercial Pilots Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $158,330 +29.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $55,850
90th percentile $216,990
Employed locally 300
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,850
    25th
    $83,130
    50th (median)
    $158,330
    75th
    $169,090
    90th
    $216,990

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 207% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 107% 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
    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
    Wisconsin $103,290

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$42,040
    Stockers and Order Fillers$33,850
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58,770
    Light Truck Drivers$46,790
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$35,360
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Milwaukee?

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

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Milwaukee, WI is 29.1% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $55,850 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,130.