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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $69,630 -18.6% vs national
Median hourly $33.48
10th percentile $53,570
90th percentile $169,640
Employed locally 240
National median $85,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,570
    25th
    $60,440
    50th (median)
    $69,630
    75th
    $120,080
    90th
    $169,640

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary vs area income 80% Median Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary is 20% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $116,620
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $109,810
    Corpus Christi, TX $75,010
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $60,800

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,230
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38,290
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,220
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47,390
    Light Truck Drivers$44,630
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$32,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Dallas, TX is $33.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary in Dallas, TX is 18.6% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels (10th percentile) earn around $53,570 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,440.