Captain, Mate, or Pilot of Water Vessels

Average annual salary for a Captain, Mate, or Pilot of Water Vessels is $70832 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $123208. The lowest salary reported was $32075. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Median hourly wage for a Captain, Mate, or Pilot of Water Vessels is $35.22 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $61.27. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $15.95. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Bonuses for a Captain, Mate, or Pilot of Water Vessels are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $3500 from people with under 1 year of experience.

These are the highest paying states for a Captain, Mate, or Pilot of Water Vessels. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
California – $45,000 – $77,500
Florida – $49,132 – $120,000
Illinois – n/a
Indiana – n/a
Louisiana – $58,723 – $151,728
Texas – $75,600 – $108,000
Virginia – n/a

These are the highest paying cities for a Captain, Mate, or Pilot of Water Vessels. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
New Orleans, Louisiana –
Fort Lauderdale, Florida –
West Palm Beach, Florida –
Anchorage, Alaska –
Houston, Texas –
New York, New York –
Norfolk, Virginia –

This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Captain, Mate, or Pilot of Water Vessels from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $70832 while in 2007 it was just $65688.35