SOC 53-2012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Commercial Pilots — La Crosse
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Commercial Pilots in La Crosse, WI is $99,350 per year, 19.4% below the national median of $123,220.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Commercial Pilots in La Crosse, WI is $99,350 per year, 19.4% below the national median of $123,220. Pay ranges from under $80,970 at the tenth percentile to more than $115,230 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $81,790 to $99,360.
Employment stands at 30, or 0.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Milwaukee leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $177,730. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 42nd of 311 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,970 | −34.3% |
| 25th | $81,790 | −33.6% |
| Median (50th) | $99,350 | −19.4% |
| 75th | $99,360 | −19.4% |
| 90th | $115,230 | −6.5% |
| Mean | $97,550 | −20.8% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milwaukee | $177,730 | 420 | |
| 2 | Eau Claire | $114,560 | 30 | |
| 3 | Madison | $109,740 | 90 | |
| 4 | Oshkosh | $86,860 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in La Crosse run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $99,350 goes as far as $105,579 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$99,350as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$105,579US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $99,350 a year, 19.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $80,970 to $115,230 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Milwaukee, at $177,730.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Commercial Pilots in La Crosse, WI?
The median annual wage is $99,350, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $123,220, so pay in La Crosse, WI is 19.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in La Crosse, WI earns more than $115,230 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $80,970 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Milwaukee, at $177,730 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in La Crosse, WI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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