Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Salary in Beaumont, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Median annual salary $109,810 +28.4% vs national
Median hourly $52.79
10th percentile $64,090
90th percentile $158,400
Employed locally 200
National median $85,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,090
    25th
    $69,040
    50th (median)
    $109,810
    75th
    $149,660
    90th
    $158,400

    Beaumont economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,245 2023 • Census ACS
    Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary vs area income 168% Median Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary is 68% above 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $116,620
    Corpus Christi, TX $75,010
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $69,630
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $60,800

    Related occupations in Beaumont, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,600
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,640
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,240
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $43,950
    Light Truck Drivers $39,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Beaumont, TX is $52.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary in Beaumont, TX is 28.4% above 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 Beaumont?

    Entry-level Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels (10th percentile) earn around $64,090 per year in Beaumont, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,040.