Best Paying Industries for Ship and Boat Captains and Operators
$82,400
National Median Salary
58
Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison PRO
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods | $156,000 | +89.3% | 310 |
| 2 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4241, 4247, and 4249 only) | $156,000 | +89.3% | 310 |
| 3 | Support Activities for Mining | $136,720 | +65.9% | 520 |
| 4 | Construction of Buildings | $114,560 | +39.0% | 40 |
| 5 | Real Estate | $110,440 | +34.0% | — |
| 6 | Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation | $101,030 | +22.6% | 4,440 |
| 7 | Support Activities for Water Transportation | $100,250 | +21.7% | 9,050 |
| 8 | Support Activities for Transportation | $100,230 | +21.6% | 9,130 |
| 9 | Water Transportation | $99,670 | +21.0% | 13,810 |
| 10 | Inland Water Transportation | $99,320 | +20.5% | 9,370 |
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