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Commercial Pilots in Wisconsin
Get the information you need to know about working as a Commercial Pilot.
You’re in luck! Jobs for Commercial Pilots in Wisconsin are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Commercial Pilots in Wisconsin is growing slower than average.
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Commercial Pilots in Wisconsin earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
What Major Will Prepare You For a Commercial Pilot Career?
- Transportation & Materials Moving
- Air Transportation
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot & Flight Crew
- Flight Instructor
How Many Commercial Pilots Work in Wisconsin?
In 2018, there were 320 Commercial Pilots working in the state.
There were 360 Commercial Pilots employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 40 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 390 Commercial Pilots working in it, which means Wisconsin has fewer Commercial Pilots than average.
Job Projections for Wisconsin
Jobs for Commercial Pilots in this state are growing at a rate of 2.1% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 3.7%.
Wisconsin Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 40 annual job openings, and 480 total jobs in 2026 for Commercial Pilots in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 4,000 annual jobs and 42,300 total jobs in 2026.
What do Commercial Pilots Make in Wisconsin?
In 2018 wages for Commercial Pilots ranged from $44,650 to $144,810 with $68,780 being the median annual salary.
The median salary in Wisconsin is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Wisconsin Metros for Commercial Pilots
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Commercial Pilots.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI | 560 | $96,760 |
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 200 | n/a |
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI | 130 | $68,250 |
Duluth, MN-WI | 30 | $39,560 |
Top States for Commercial Pilots Employment
The table below shows the states where most Commercial Pilots work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Texas | 4,800 | $92,720 |
Florida | 4,170 | $77,430 |
California | 3,380 | $81,940 |
Ohio | 1,740 | $81,050 |
Arizona | 1,410 | $75,720 |
North Carolina | 1,380 | $74,150 |
Michigan | 1,250 | $75,600 |
Washington | 1,160 | $92,140 |
Alabama | 1,150 | $89,730 |
Georgia | 1,030 | $101,600 |
New York | 1,020 | $101,230 |
Colorado | 870 | $81,480 |
Louisiana | 830 | $68,740 |
Arkansas | 710 | $70,170 |
Alaska | 690 | $77,720 |
Nevada | 660 | $92,530 |
Indiana | 660 | $65,510 |
Oregon | 570 | $65,820 |
Illinois | 550 | $89,520 |
Pennsylvania | 510 | $83,020 |
Below are the states where Commercial Pilots get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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South Carolina | $114,210 |
Connecticut | $110,870 |
Massachusetts | $104,830 |
Georgia | $101,600 |
New York | $101,230 |
Maryland | $97,100 |
Kansas | $93,250 |
Kentucky | $93,160 |
Texas | $92,720 |
Nevada | $92,530 |
Related Careers in Wisconsin
You may also be interested in the following careers:
Occupation | Wisconsin Employment Total |
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Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 40 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.