SOC 53-5021 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels is $85,550 per year ($41.13/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $60,798 and $124,530 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $164,237 per year. There are approximately 35,390 captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $22.24 | $46,259 |
| P25 | $29.23 | $60,798 |
| P50MEDIAN | $41.13 | $85,550 |
| P75 | $59.87 | $124,530 |
| P90 | $78.96 | $164,237 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels is $85,550 per year ($41.13/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $60,798 and $124,530 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels is $164,237 per year ($78.96/hr). The 75th percentile is $124,530 per year.
Entry-level Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels (10th percentile) earn approximately $46,259 per year ($22.24/hr). The 25th percentile is $60,798 per year.
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