Water Transportation Workers

Occupation

$66,490

National Median Salary

$31.97

Median Hourly Wage

77,710

Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$36,960

$48,100

$66,490

$101,140

$139,270

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

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+25.1%

10 Year Change

$53,130

2014 Median

$66,490

2024 Median

Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Where This Career Pays Above Average

Note: State and industry pay breakdowns are available for more specific job titles.

Top Paying Industries for Water Transportation Workers

Industry	Annual Median	Employment
Support Activities for Mining	$122,860	1,090
Construction of Buildings	$114,560	40
Real Estate	$110,440	—
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4241, 4247, and 4249 only)	$92,680	620
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods	$92,680	620

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Support Activities for Mining Construction of Buildings Real Estate Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4241, 4247, and 4249 only) Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance Repair and Maintenance Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation Testing Laboratories and Services Water Transportation Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities