Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $81,200 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $39.04
10th percentile $39,000
90th percentile $169,730
Employed locally 530
National median $85,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,000
    25th
    $58,210
    50th (median)
    $81,200
    75th
    $109,200
    90th
    $169,730

    Top-paying metros for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $160,320
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $116,620
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $116,130
    Lake Charles, LA $113,350
    Mississippi $112,670
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $110,810

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,710
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $50,800
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $64,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $79,750
    Commercial Pilots $97,710
    Sailors and Marine Oilers $60,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Alaska is $39.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.86 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salaries?

    The median Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary in Alaska is 5.1% below the national median of $85,540. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Alaska?

    Entry-level Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels (10th percentile) earn around $39,000 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,210.