Where Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Pays Above the National Average

$85,540

National Median Salary

States Pay Above Average

Industries Pay Above Average

States Where Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Earns a Premium

These 11 states pay Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vesselss above the national median of $85,540.

Rank	State	Annual Median	Pay Premium	Employment
1	Mississippi	$112,670	+31.7%	530
2	Texas	$105,790	+23.7%	4,090
3	Washington	$104,560	+22.2%	1,600
4	New York	$103,510	+21.0%	2,080
5	Louisiana	$103,430	+20.9%	6,310
6	Iowa	$100,330	+17.3%	100
7	Maryland	$95,210	+11.3%	460
8	West Virginia	$95,170	+11.3%	110
9	Tennessee	$91,880	+7.4%	840
10	New Jersey	$91,700	+7.2%	880
11	Arkansas	$89,340	+4.4%	—

These 18 industries pay Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vesselss above the national median.

Rank	Industry	Annual Median	Pay Premium	Employment
1	Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods	$156,000	+82.4%	310
2	Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4241, 4247, and 4249 only)	$156,000	+82.4%	310
3	Support Activities for Mining	$136,720	+59.8%	520
4	Support Activities for Mining	$136,720	+59.8%	520
5	Construction of Buildings	$114,560	+33.9%	40
6	Real Estate	$110,440	+29.1%	—
7	Real Estate	$110,440	+29.1%	—
8	RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps	$109,200	+27.7%	50
9	Support Activities for Water Transportation	$101,910	+19.1%	8,740
10	Support Activities for Transportation	$101,690	+18.9%	8,820
11	Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation	$101,140	+18.2%	4,330
12	Water Transportation	$99,800	+16.7%	13,570
13	Inland Water Transportation	$99,690	+16.5%	9,240
14	Food Manufacturing	$95,010	+11.1%	30
15	State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)	$88,190	+3.1%	590
16	Gambling Industries	$86,820	+1.5%	70
17	Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)	$86,760	+1.4%	1,140
18	Specialty Trade Contractors	$86,390	+1.0%	50