Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $65,650 -23.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.56
10th percentile $34,190
90th percentile $126,440
Employed locally 1,360
National median $85,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,190
    25th
    $48,900
    50th (median)
    $65,650
    75th
    $102,750
    90th
    $126,440

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary vs area income 89% Median Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary is 11% 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
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $95,300
    Jacksonville, FL $86,650
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $82,390
    Florida $63,540
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $62,590
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $62,150

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,180
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,290
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,710
    Light Truck Drivers $41,540
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $27,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Miami, FL is $31.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary in Miami, FL is 23.3% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels (10th percentile) earn around $34,190 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,900.