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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $98,510 +15.2% vs national
Median hourly $47.36
10th percentile $50,000
90th percentile $117,770
Employed locally 30
National median $85,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,000
    25th
    $68,160
    50th (median)
    $98,510
    75th
    $107,050
    90th
    $117,770

    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,640
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $62,650
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $46,740
    Light Truck Drivers $44,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,830
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $37,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Massachusetts is $47.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary in Massachusetts is 15.2% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels (10th percentile) earn around $50,000 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,160.