Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Salary in Barnstable Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Barnstable Town, MA

Median annual salary $81,250 -5% vs national
Median hourly $39.06
10th percentile $46,230
90th percentile $159,010
Employed locally 80
National median $85,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,230
    25th
    $57,250
    50th (median)
    $81,250
    75th
    $104,530
    90th
    $159,010

    Barnstable Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary vs area income 86% Median Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary is 14% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $116,130
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $105,000
    Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA $101,940
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $98,510
    Maryland $95,210
    Alabama $76,400

    Related occupations in Barnstable Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$38,190
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$60,370
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$46,450
    Light Truck Drivers$49,630
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$40,960
    Driver/Sales Workers$40,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Barnstable Town, MA is $39.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary in Barnstable Town, MA is 5% 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 Barnstable Town?

    Entry-level Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels (10th percentile) earn around $46,230 per year in Barnstable Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,250.