Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Salary
Salary data across 60 metro areas in the US & CanadaUSD & CAD
Search Jobs on IndeedAvg Median Salary
$88,583
Highest Paying City
San Francisco
$125,000
Cities Tracked
60
What Do Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Do?
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels keep the economy moving by operating vehicles, managing freight, and coordinating the movement of goods and passengers. Their reliability and skill ensure safe, timely transportation.
Work settings include vehicles, warehouses, airports, ports, and railyards. Hours are often long and irregular, with many roles requiring overnight travel or shift work. Physical demands vary by position.
Key Skills for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Education Requirements
High school diploma; commercial driver's license (CDL) or specialized training
Requirements vary by role. Truck drivers need a CDL. Airline pilots require an ATP certificate and extensive flight hours. Railroad engineers need on-the-job training. Material movers typically need a high school diploma and on-the-job training.
Career Outlook
Employment is expected to grow about as fast as average, with particularly strong demand for truck drivers and delivery workers driven by e-commerce growth.
How to Increase Your Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Salary
- 1.Maintain a clean driving record and safety certifications
- 2.Consider specialized endorsements (hazmat, tanker, doubles/triples)
- 3.Develop logistics and route optimization skills
- 4.Stay current with transportation regulations and safety standards
- 5.Consider owner-operator status for higher earning potential
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Salary by City
| City | Median | Average | Range (10th-90th) | Currency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $125,000 | $137,000 | $69,000 - $167,000 | USD | Apply |
| San Jose, CA | $125,000 | $138,000 | $69,000 - $167,000 | USD | Apply |
| Seattle, WA | $116,000 | $121,000 | $64,000 - $155,000 | USD | Apply |
| Boston, MA | $112,000 | $117,000 | $62,000 - $150,000 | USD | Apply |
| New York, NY | $108,000 | $114,000 | $59,000 - $144,000 | USD | Apply |
| Los Angeles, CA | $107,000 | $110,000 | $59,000 - $143,000 | USD | Apply |
| Washington DC, DC | $107,000 | $118,000 | $59,000 - $143,000 | USD | Apply |
| Honolulu, HI | $102,000 | $107,000 | $56,000 - $136,000 | USD | Apply |
| San Diego, CA | $100,000 | $105,000 | $60,000 - $130,000 | USD | Apply |
| Anchorage, AK | $100,000 | $105,000 | $60,000 - $130,000 | USD | Apply |
| Portland, OR | $99,000 | $110,000 | $59,000 - $129,000 | USD | Apply |
| Minneapolis, MN | $97,000 | $101,000 | $58,000 - $126,000 | USD | Apply |
| Denver, CO | $97,000 | $105,000 | $58,000 - $126,000 | USD | Apply |
| Austin, TX | $97,000 | $108,000 | $58,000 - $126,000 | USD | Apply |
| Philadelphia, PA | $96,000 | $107,000 | $58,000 - $125,000 | USD | Apply |
| Hartford, CT | $96,000 | $99,000 | $58,000 - $125,000 | USD | Apply |
| Chicago, IL | $94,000 | $97,000 | $56,000 - $122,000 | USD | Apply |
| Dallas, TX | $94,000 | $103,000 | $56,000 - $122,000 | USD | Apply |
| Baltimore, MD | $94,000 | $98,000 | $56,000 - $122,000 | USD | Apply |
| Sacramento, CA | $93,000 | $96,000 | $56,000 - $121,000 | USD | Apply |
| Raleigh, NC | $92,000 | $96,000 | $55,000 - $120,000 | USD | Apply |
| Atlanta, GA | $91,000 | $100,000 | $55,000 - $118,000 | USD | Apply |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $91,000 | $94,000 | $55,000 - $118,000 | USD | Apply |
| Houston, TX | $89,000 | $99,000 | $53,000 - $116,000 | USD | Apply |
| Detroit, MI | $87,000 | $92,000 | $52,000 - $113,000 | USD | Apply |
| Nashville, TN | $87,000 | $95,000 | $52,000 - $113,000 | USD | Apply |
| Charlotte, NC | $87,000 | $97,000 | $52,000 - $113,000 | USD | Apply |
| Columbus, OH | $87,000 | $97,000 | $52,000 - $113,000 | USD | Apply |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $87,000 | $91,000 | $52,000 - $113,000 | USD | Apply |
| Las Vegas, NV | $86,000 | $93,000 | $52,000 - $112,000 | USD | Apply |
| Kansas City, MO | $86,000 | $90,000 | $52,000 - $112,000 | USD | Apply |
| Richmond, VA | $86,000 | $88,000 | $52,000 - $112,000 | USD | Apply |
| Phoenix, AZ | $85,000 | $94,000 | $51,000 - $110,000 | USD | Apply |
| Indianapolis, IN | $85,000 | $88,000 | $51,000 - $110,000 | USD | Apply |
| Toronto, ON | $85,000 | $88,000 | $51,000 - $110,000 | CAD | Apply |
| San Antonio, TX | $84,000 | $90,000 | $50,000 - $109,000 | USD | Apply |
| Milwaukee, WI | $84,000 | $88,000 | $50,000 - $109,000 | USD | Apply |
| Miami, FL | $83,000 | $90,000 | $50,000 - $108,000 | USD | Apply |
| St. Louis, MO | $83,000 | $87,000 | $50,000 - $108,000 | USD | Apply |
| New Orleans, LA | $83,000 | $87,000 | $50,000 - $108,000 | USD | Apply |
| Tampa, FL | $82,000 | $86,000 | $49,000 - $107,000 | USD | Apply |
| Orlando, FL | $82,000 | $87,000 | $49,000 - $107,000 | USD | Apply |
| Cincinnati, OH | $82,000 | $85,000 | $49,000 - $107,000 | USD | Apply |
| Tucson, AZ | $82,000 | $88,000 | $49,000 - $107,000 | USD | Apply |
| Cleveland, OH | $81,000 | $90,000 | $49,000 - $105,000 | USD | Apply |
| Jacksonville, FL | $81,000 | $85,000 | $49,000 - $105,000 | USD | Apply |
| Birmingham, AL | $81,000 | $91,000 | $49,000 - $105,000 | USD | Apply |
| Vancouver, BC | $81,000 | $83,000 | $49,000 - $105,000 | CAD | Apply |
| Louisville, KY | $80,000 | $85,000 | $48,000 - $104,000 | USD | Apply |
| Buffalo, NY | $80,000 | $87,000 | $48,000 - $104,000 | USD | Apply |
| Calgary, AB | $80,000 | $88,000 | $48,000 - $104,000 | CAD | Apply |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $79,000 | $85,000 | $47,000 - $103,000 | USD | Apply |
| Memphis, TN | $78,000 | $85,000 | $47,000 - $101,000 | USD | Apply |
| Ottawa, ON | $76,000 | $79,000 | $46,000 - $99,000 | CAD | Apply |
| Edmonton, AB | $72,000 | $81,000 | $43,000 - $94,000 | CAD | Apply |
| Montreal, QC | $68,000 | $70,000 | $44,000 - $86,000 | CAD | Apply |
| Hamilton, ON | $68,000 | $76,000 | $44,000 - $86,000 | CAD | Apply |
| Halifax, NS | $67,000 | $68,000 | $44,000 - $85,000 | CAD | Apply |
| Winnipeg, MB | $65,000 | $68,000 | $42,000 - $82,000 | CAD | Apply |
| Quebec City, QC | $63,000 | $69,000 | $41,000 - $80,000 | CAD | Apply |