Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels

Occupation

$85,540
National Median Salary
$41.13
Median Hourly Wage
35,390
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$46,260
$60,800
$85,540
$124,530
$164,230

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+18.2%
10 Year Change
$72,340
2014 Median
$85,540
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels

Industry Annual Median Employment
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4241, 4247, and 4249 only) $156,000 310
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods $156,000 310
Support Activities for Mining $136,720 520
Construction of Buildings $114,560 40
Real Estate $110,440 —

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Top Paying States for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels

State Annual Median Employment
Mississippi $112,670 530
Texas $105,790 4,090
Washington $104,560 1,600
New York $103,510 2,080
Louisiana $103,430 6,310

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Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4241, 4247, and 4249 only) Support Activities for Mining Construction of Buildings Real Estate RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps Support Activities for Water Transportation Support Activities for Transportation Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation Water Transportation Inland Water Transportation Food Manufacturing