Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Salary in Mississippi
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 2 metro areas • Mississippi
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Mississippi earn a median salary of $130,205 per year on average across 2 metro and nonmetro areas, +52.2% vs the national median of $85,540. An estimated 360 captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels are employed across Mississippi, with salaries ranging from $100,090 to $160,320 depending on location.
$130,205
Avg median salary in Mississippi
$160,320
Highest paying metro
$100,090
Lowest paying metro
360
Employed in Mississippi
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Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
inCaptains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salaries by city in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower West Mississippi | $160,320 | $73,410 | $169,530 | 290 |
| Gulfport, MS | $100,090 | $63,200 | $113,380 | 70 |