Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Salary in Burlington, VT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Median annual salary $61,880 -27.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.75
10th percentile $29,320
90th percentile $100,050
Employed locally 50
National median $85,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,320
    25th
    $39,960
    50th (median)
    $61,880
    75th
    $83,160
    90th
    $100,050

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary vs area income 68% Median Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary is 32% 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

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,220
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,280
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $45,090
    Light Truck Drivers $46,760
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Burlington, VT is $29.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary in Burlington, VT is 27.7% 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 Burlington?

    Entry-level Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels (10th percentile) earn around $29,320 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,960.