Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $86,620 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $41.64
10th percentile $50,590
90th percentile $113,690
Employed locally 40
National median $85,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,590
    25th
    $62,820
    50th (median)
    $86,620
    75th
    $113,680
    90th
    $113,690

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary vs area income 93% Median Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary is 7% 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
    New Haven, CT $79,990
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $76,430
    Connecticut $72,380
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $72,290
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $62,190

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,010
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,860
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,330
    Light Truck Drivers $44,530
    Bus Drivers, School $59,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Hartford, CT is $41.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary in Hartford, CT is 1.3% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels (10th percentile) earn around $50,590 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,820.