Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Salary in Alaska
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 2 metro areas • Alaska
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Alaska earn a median salary of $79,845 per year on average across 2 metro and nonmetro areas, -6.7% vs the national median of $85,540. An estimated 680 captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels are employed across Alaska, with salaries ranging from $78,490 to $81,200 depending on location.
$79,845
Avg median salary in Alaska
$81,200
Highest paying metro
$78,490
Lowest paying metro
680
Employed in Alaska
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Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
inCaptains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salaries by city in Alaska
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $81,200 | $58,210 | $109,200 | 530 |
| Anchorage, AK | $78,490 | $69,930 | $107,180 | 150 |