The average salary for a captains, mates, and pilots of water vessel in the United States is $97,820, but the range typically falls between $60,550 and $123,640. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $47.03, with a range between $29.11 and $59.44.
There are approximately 34,520 people employed as a captains, mates, and pilots of water vessel in the United States. With Louisiana, Florida, Texas employing the highest number of captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels.The state with the best pay for a captains, mates, and pilots of water vessel is Mississippi, with an average annual salary of $131,930, while Arizona has the lowest average annual salary of $66,660.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $44,600 | $21.44 |
| 25th Percentile | $60,550 | $29.11 |
| Median | $88,730 | $42.66 |
| 75th Percentile | $123,640 | $59.44 |
| 90th Percentile | $161,510 | $77.65 |
The salary of a captains, mates, and pilots of water vessel can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a captains, mates, and pilots of water vessel in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels are Mississippi, Texas, Tennessee, New Jersey, Louisiana while the worst states are Arizona, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Wisconsin.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $49,050 | $93,410 | $130,180 |
| Alaska | $37,440 | $87,740 | $137,380 |
| Arizona | $30,220 | $66,660 | $153,850 |
| California | $48,200 | $91,300 | $141,670 |
| Connecticut | $48,410 | $92,700 | $163,600 |
| Delaware | $47,420 | $88,130 | $146,690 |
| District of Columbia | $37,560 | $89,950 | $151,840 |
| Florida | $35,930 | $77,600 | $133,310 |
| Georgia | $36,420 | $96,630 | $128,730 |
| Hawaii | $47,210 | $85,790 | $128,290 |
| Illinois | $38,660 | $88,830 | $133,890 |
| Indiana | $59,160 | $103,470 | $170,540 |
| Iowa | $32,020 | $85,480 | $135,860 |
| Louisiana | $60,240 | $116,030 | $164,370 |
| Maine | $43,250 | $72,950 | $102,080 |
| Maryland | $39,490 | $101,020 | $174,160 |
| Massachusetts | $41,420 | $71,130 | $104,340 |
| Michigan | $27,200 | $75,340 | $131,320 |
| Minnesota | $47,490 | $99,880 | $156,910 |
| Mississippi | $57,270 | $131,930 | $163,850 |
| Missouri | $33,180 | $77,820 | $126,390 |
| New Hampshire | $38,400 | $76,470 | $99,600 |
| New Jersey | $72,800 | $109,910 | $135,520 |
| New York | $44,250 | $94,280 | $144,160 |
| North Carolina | $31,310 | $67,460 | $101,910 |
| Oregon | $52,390 | $88,950 | $130,130 |
| Pennsylvania | $34,420 | $102,250 | $153,920 |
| Rhode Island | $46,770 | $85,380 | $152,560 |
| South Carolina | $33,310 | $74,420 | $116,250 |
| Tennessee | $49,830 | $104,950 | $169,580 |
| Texas | $50,470 | $114,150 | $166,460 |
| Vermont | $40,050 | $67,390 | $92,340 |
| Virginia | $42,650 | $81,330 | $122,420 |
| Washington | $57,910 | $101,850 | $138,510 |
| West Virginia | $47,890 | $105,810 | $172,760 |
| Wisconsin | $34,090 | $80,780 | $123,020 |
Even between cities, the salary of a captains, mates, and pilots of water vessel can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels is Southwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area, MS with an average salary of $154,570.The city with the lowest average salary for captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels is Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort area, SC with an average salary of $51,160.
Areas with highest average salaries for captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels
Areas with lowest average salaries for captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels
The number of captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels has increased by 6,930. On average, the number of captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels has been increasing by 6.3% each year. The salary of captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels has increased by $8,080. On average, the salary of captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels has been increasing by 2.3% each year.
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels are part of the transportation and material moving occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all transportation and material moving occupations jobs here.
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