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

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Louisiana

Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Louisiana earn a median salary of $105,501 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, +23.3% vs the national median of $85,540. An estimated 6,150 captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $99,820 to $116,130 depending on location.

$105,501 Avg median salary in Louisiana
$116,130 Highest paying metro
$99,820 Lowest paying metro
6,150 Employed in Louisiana

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

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Slidell, LA $116,130 $101,140 $122,580 730
      Lake Charles, LA $113,350 $94,620 $116,410 160
      Baton Rouge, LA $102,820 $76,920 $156,280 820
      New Orleans, LA $102,770 $79,870 $159,140 1,820
      Houma, LA $101,940 $76,140 $135,620 1,760
      Lafayette, LA $101,680 $86,670 $129,390 260
      Southwest Louisiana $99,820 $80,810 $136,930 600

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