Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Salary in North Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • North Carolina
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in North Carolina earn a median salary of $67,503 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, -21.1% vs the national median of $85,540. An estimated 340 captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels are employed across North Carolina, with salaries ranging from $59,350 to $76,480 depending on location.
$67,503
Avg median salary in North Carolina
$76,480
Highest paying metro
$59,350
Lowest paying metro
340
Employed in North Carolina
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Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
inCaptains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salaries by city in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC-SC | $76,480 | $57,590 | $107,970 | 50 |
| Eastern North Carolina | $66,680 | $57,760 | $79,200 | 160 |
| Wilmington, NC | $59,350 | $44,300 | $77,600 | 130 |