Commercial Pilots Salary in Wisconsin

Commercial pilots in Wisconsin earn the most in Milwaukee (average $185,590 a year) and the least in La Crosse ($97,550), across the 5 Wisconsin metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the commercial pilots average at $156,970 and the median at $129,860 for 1,090 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $146,080.

Commercial Pilots average salary by city in Wisconsin

Milwaukee$185,590
Eau Claire$127,850
Madison$110,610
Oshkosh$97,990
La Crosse$97,550

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Milwaukee	$185,590	$177,730	$102,730	$128,989	97
Eau Claire	$127,850	$114,560	$98,370	$92,571	93
Madison	$110,610	$109,740	$84,910	$81,587	97
Oshkosh	$97,990	$86,860	$81,600	$73,458	93
La Crosse	$97,550	$99,350	$81,790	$73,174	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Commercial Pilots salary in other states

Commercial Pilots salary by city and state

More about pay in Wisconsin

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-2012.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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