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Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$98,540
Median Annual
$85,920
Total Workforce
32,770
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $126,710 | 290 |
| #2 | Baton Rouge, LA | $125,100 | 820 |
| #3 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $123,370 | 290 |
| #4 | New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $122,870 | 1,820 |
| #5 | Mississippi | $120,580 | 530 |
| #6 | Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $117,370 | 730 |
| #7 | Maryland | $117,350 | 460 |
| #8 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $117,340 | 2,850 |
| #9 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $116,240 | 60 |
| #10 | Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $115,350 | 200 |
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