Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • New York
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in New York earn a median salary of $80,870 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -5.5% vs the national median of $85,540. An estimated 2,670 captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $61,780 to $106,590 depending on location.
$80,870
Avg median salary in New York
$106,590
Highest paying metro
$61,780
Lowest paying metro
2,670
Employed in New York
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Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY-NJ | $106,590 | $75,450 | $133,530 | 2,510 |
| Buffalo, NY | $82,820 | $52,400 | $102,000 | 80 |
| Albany, NY | $72,290 | $63,760 | $125,330 | 40 |
| Rochester, NY | $61,780 | $50,960 | $103,510 | 40 |