Profession
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Command or supervise operations of ships and water vessels, such as tugboats and ferryboats. Required to hold license issued by U.S. Coast Guard.
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Salary data
Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.
🇺🇸 United States2022
53-5021SOC 2018 53-5021
GroupAll
Median95,210 USD
Average104,190 USD
Middle 50%61,390 USD - 125,700 USD
Decile range42,090 USD - 160,140 USD
Bottom decile42,090 USD
Top decile160,140 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2022
53-5021SOC 2018 53-5021
GroupAll
Median85,230 USD
Average85,190 USD
Middle 50%55,750 USD - 102,380 USD
Decile range39,920 USD - 130,840 USD
Bottom decile39,920 USD
Top decile130,840 USD
🇺🇸 Alaska2022
53-5021SOC 2018 53-5021
GroupAll
Median88,570 USD
Average102,730 USD
Middle 50%71,910 USD - 105,930 USD
Decile range61,530 USD - 133,290 USD
Bottom decile61,530 USD
Top decile133,290 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2022
53-5021SOC 2018 53-5021
GroupAll
Median53,810 USD
Average69,260 USD
Middle 50%37,240 USD - 80,700 USD
Decile range28,490 USD - 145,060 USD
Bottom decile28,490 USD
Top decile145,060 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2022
53-5021SOC 2018 53-5021
GroupAll
Median87,230 USD
Average74,600 USD
Middle 50%45,100 USD - 94,010 USD
Decile range36,410 USD - 94,020 USD
Bottom decile36,410 USD
Top decile94,020 USD
🇺🇸 California2022
53-5021SOC 2018 53-5021
GroupAll
Median103,880 USD
Average108,620 USD
Middle 50%71,200 USD - 120,650 USD
Decile range60,430 USD - 127,290 USD
Bottom decile60,430 USD
Top decile127,290 USD
🇺🇸 Connecticut2022
53-5021SOC 2018 53-5021
GroupAll
Median67,220 USD
Average86,100 USD
Middle 50%60,960 USD - 97,880 USD
Decile range48,140 USD - 159,420 USD
Bottom decile48,140 USD
Top decile159,420 USD
🇺🇸 Delaware2022
53-5021SOC 2018 53-5021
GroupAll
Median80,170 USD
Average85,270 USD
Middle 50%58,720 USD - 91,840 USD
Decile range46,190 USD - 138,520 USD
Bottom decile46,190 USD
Top decile138,520 USD
🇺🇸 Florida2022
53-5021SOC 2018 53-5021
GroupAll
Median78,950 USD
Average86,240 USD
Middle 50%50,600 USD - 126,580 USD
Decile range37,390 USD - 126,680 USD
Bottom decile37,390 USD
Top decile126,680 USD
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Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2022 National2022 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2022 State2022 - SOC 2018
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🇺🇸 United StatesCaptains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels