Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • Kentucky
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Kentucky earn a median salary of $92,887 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, +8.6% vs the national median of $85,540. An estimated 1,760 captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $81,510 to $108,550 depending on location.
$92,887
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$108,550
Highest paying metro
$81,510
Lowest paying metro
1,760
Employed in Kentucky
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Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
inCaptains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Kentucky | $108,550 | $74,510 | $207,000 | 50 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $88,600 | $60,520 | $137,320 | 1,080 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $81,510 | $61,450 | $161,690 | 630 |