Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $46,280 -45.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.25
10th percentile $26,770
90th percentile $79,830
Employed locally 70
National median $85,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,770
    25th
    $27,460
    50th (median)
    $46,280
    75th
    $60,050
    90th
    $79,830

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary vs area income 57% Median Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary is 43% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $110,810
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $76,480
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $72,290
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $65,570
    Wisconsin $64,610
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $55,550

    Related occupations in Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$35,500
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,520
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$50,730
    Light Truck Drivers$36,980
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$27,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$52,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Hilton Head Island, SC is $22.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 45.9% 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 Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels (10th percentile) earn around $26,770 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,460.