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 States2023
53-5021SOC 2018 53-5021
GroupAll
Median88,730 USD
Average97,820 USD
Middle 50%60,550 USD - 123,640 USD
Decile range44,600 USD - 161,510 USD
Bottom decile44,600 USD
Top decile161,510 USD
🇺🇸 California2023
53-5021SOC 2018 53-5021
GroupAll
Median70,780 USD
Average91,300 USD
Middle 50%53,000 USD - 105,190 USD
Decile range48,200 USD - 141,670 USD
Bottom decile48,200 USD
Top decile141,670 USD
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2023 National2023 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2023 State2023 - SOC 2018
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🇺🇸 United StatesCaptains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels