Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • Illinois
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Illinois earn a median salary of $71,127 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, -16.8% vs the national median of $85,540. An estimated 460 captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $62,400 to $76,090 depending on location.
$71,127
Avg median salary in Illinois
$76,090
Highest paying metro
$62,400
Lowest paying metro
460
Employed in Illinois
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inCaptains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $76,090 | $63,850 | $98,720 | 380 |
| Peoria, IL | $74,890 | $58,540 | $104,840 | 30 |
| South Illinois | $62,400 | $49,740 | $83,330 | 50 |