Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • California
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in California earn a median salary of $81,012 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -5.3% vs the national median of $85,540. An estimated 1,630 captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $60,070 to $110,810 depending on location.
$81,012
Avg median salary in California
$110,810
Highest paying metro
$60,070
Lowest paying metro
1,630
Employed in California
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Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
inCaptains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $110,810 | $64,170 | $129,810 | 400 |
| Oxnard, CA | $87,670 | $62,660 | $122,320 | 50 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $76,970 | $57,390 | $121,450 | 790 |
| Sacramento, CA | $75,700 | $61,220 | $122,050 | 70 |
| San Diego, CA | $74,850 | $58,840 | $90,360 | 280 |
| Salinas, CA | $60,070 | $52,480 | $77,100 | 40 |