Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Role Overview
Command or supervise operations of ships and water vessels, such as tugboats and ferryboats. Required to hold license issued by U.S. Coast Guard. Excludes “Motorboat Operators” (53-5022).
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | $112,670 |
| Texas | $105,790 |
| Washington | $104,560 |
| New York | $103,510 |
| Louisiana | $103,430 |
| Iowa | $100,330 |
| Maryland | $95,210 |
| West Virginia | $95,170 |
| Tennessee | $91,880 |
| New Jersey | $91,700 |
| Arkansas | $89,340 |
| Minnesota | $83,920 |
| Virginia | $82,470 |
| Pennsylvania | $82,050 |
| Kentucky | $81,820 |
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Median Annual Salary
$85,540
Projected Growth (10yr)
+0.5%
Avg. annual openings
4.3k
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