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.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 280 | $95,220 | $45.78 | |
| Alaska | 590 | $99,040 | $47.62 | |
| Arizona | 50 | $61,200 | $29.42 | |
| Arkansas | 40 | $82,900 | $39.86 | |
| California | 2,410 | $103,910 | $49.96 | |
| Connecticut | 310 | $68,860 | $33.11 | |
| Delaware | 100 | $77,320 | $37.18 | |
| Florida | 3,300 | $78,510 | $37.75 | |
| Georgia | 450 | $80,460 | $38.68 | |
| Hawaii | 450 | $64,730 | $31.12 | |
| Illinois | 860 | $105,980 | $50.95 | |
| Iowa | 110 | $92,330 | $44.39 | |
| Kentucky | 1,580 | $89,320 | $42.94 | |
| Louisiana | 7,140 | $119,620 | $57.51 | |
| Maine | 200 | $75,610 | $36.35 | |
| Maryland | 560 | $102,240 | $49.15 | |
| Massachusetts | 520 | $69,800 | $33.56 | |
| Michigan | 370 | $81,660 | $39.26 | |
| Minnesota | 130 | $83,610 | $40.20 | |
| Mississippi | 450 | $111,800 | $53.75 | |
| Missouri | 510 | $74,450 | $35.80 | |
| New Jersey | 710 | $100,900 | $48.51 | |
| New York | 1,460 | $96,100 | $46.20 | |
| North Carolina | 380 | $60,170 | $28.93 | |
| Ohio | 240 | $95,110 | $45.73 | |
| Oregon | 380 | $91,600 | $44.04 | |
| Pennsylvania | 490 | $66,750 | $32.09 | |
| Rhode Island | 110 | $71,470 | $34.36 | |
| South Carolina | 860 | $70,000 | $33.65 | |
| Texas | 2,770 | $104,000 | $50.00 | |
| Vermont | 40 | $87,650 | $42.14 | |
| Virginia | 2,270 | $89,610 | $43.08 | |
| Washington | 1,250 | $97,000 | $46.63 | |
| West Virginia | 150 | $87,270 | $41.96 | |
| Wisconsin | 160 | $59,120 | $28.42 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to serve as captains, executive officers, engineers and ranking mates on commercially licensed inland, coastal and ocean-going vessels. Includes instruction in maritime traditions and law, maritime policy, economics and management of commercial marine operations, basic naval architecture and engineering, shipboard power systems engineering, crew supervision, and administrative procedures.
California State University Maritime Academy
Vallejo, CA
Bachelor's Degree
Maine Maritime Academy
Castine, ME
Associate Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Buzzards Bay, MA
Bachelor's Degree
Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, MI
Bachelor's Degree
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$98,330 per yearNational average salarySlowJob growth rate
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Postsecondary nondegree awardTypical education requirement
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Less than 5 yearsTypical experience requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels.
- Less than high school 10%
- High school graduate 33%
- College dropout 29%
- Associate’s degree 6%
- Bachelor’s degree 16%
- Master’s degree 5%
- Doctorate degree 1%
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