Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Salary in Florida

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 15 metro areas • Florida

Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Florida earn a median salary of $64,509 per year on average across 15 metro and nonmetro areas, -24.6% vs the national median of $85,540. An estimated 4,130 captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels are employed across Florida, with salaries ranging from $47,830 to $95,300 depending on location.

$64,509 Avg median salary in Florida
$95,300 Highest paying metro
$47,830 Lowest paying metro
4,130 Employed in Florida

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      Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salaries by city in Florida

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      North Florida $95,300 $52,950 $127,050 30
      Jacksonville, FL $86,650 $63,130 $115,600 780
      Palm Bay, FL $82,390 $59,600 $110,800 90
      Miami, FL $65,650 $48,900 $102,750 1,360
      Deltona, FL $62,590 $58,460 $99,380 60
      Pensacola, FL $62,150 $49,430 $89,940 30
      South Florida $60,900 $46,440 $65,500 360
      Crestview, FL $60,840 $42,160 $76,570 90
      Cape Coral, FL $60,600 $46,760 $76,190 80
      North Port, FL $60,060 $46,760 $69,910 140
      Panama City, FL $59,890 $48,620 $81,580 80
      Tampa, FL $59,080 $43,380 $94,250 590
      Naples, FL $55,590 $41,910 $75,250 100
      Orlando, FL $48,120 $39,820 $65,230 250
      Port St. Lucie, FL $47,830 $35,380 $75,560 90

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