Commercial Pilots pay range in La Crosse
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $80,970 a year or less, while the top 10% make $115,230 or more. The middle half of commercial pilots in La Crosse earn between $81,790 and $99,360.
- $81K10th
- $82K25th
- $99KMedian
- $99K75th
- $115K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $97,550 | $8,129 | — |
| Median | $99,350 | $8,279 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $81,790 | $6,816 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $99,360 | $8,280 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Commercial Pilots pay in La Crosse vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Commercial pilots in La Crosse earn 38% less than the Wisconsin average ($156,970) and 33% less than the U.S. average ($146,080). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $123,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse | $97,550 | $99,350 | $80,970 | $115,230 | 30 |
| Wisconsin | $156,970 | $129,860 | $66,390 | $269,990 | 1,090 |
| United States | $146,080 | $123,220 | $58,850 | $266,620 | 47,630 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Commercial Pilots salary after taxes in La Crosse
On the average salary of $97,550, a single filer in La Crosse takes home about $73,174 a year, or $6,098 a month and $2,814 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $73,174 | $6,098 |
| Working in MN | $72,346 | $6,029 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is La Crosse a good place for commercial pilots? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the La Crosse area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.8), so the average $97,550 buys what about $106,300 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in La Crosse ($48,260). A typical home costs $335,330, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Commercial Pilots salary in other Wisconsin cities
La Crosse ranks 5th of 5 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Milwaukee pays the most ($185,590).
- Milwaukee$185,590
- Eau Claire$127,850
- Madison$110,610
- Oshkosh$97,990
- La Crosse$97,550
Highest-paying cities for commercial pilots
Waterbury, CT pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($267,680).
- Waterbury, CT$267,680
- Kiryas Joel, NY$226,850
- Bridgeport, CT$226,590
- Santa Rosa, CA$218,810
- Louisville, KY$210,350
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Commercial Pilots salary in La Crosse: questions
What is the entry-level commercial pilots salary in La Crosse?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $80,970 a year and the 25th percentile is $81,790, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the commercial pilots take-home pay in La Crosse?
About $73,174 a year ($6,098 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $97,550.
Do commercial pilots earn more in La Crosse than elsewhere?
The average here is 33% less than the U.S. average for this job ($146,080).
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; area La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN (29100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.0%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.21, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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