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 States2025
53-5021SOC 2018 53-5021
GroupAll
Median92,460 USD
Average103,720 USD
Middle 50%63,880 USD - 127,180 USD
Decile range47,420 USD - 170,640 USD
Bottom decile47,420 USD
Top decile170,640 USD
🇺🇸 Delaware2025
53-5021SOC 2018 53-5021
GroupAll
Median73,280 USD
Average79,840 USD
Middle 50%55,190 USD - 100,220 USD
Decile range44,480 USD - 127,790 USD
Bottom decile44,480 USD
Top decile127,790 USD
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018
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🇺🇸 United StatesCaptains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels