Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Salary in Northeast Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,270 -28.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.46
10th percentile $47,640
90th percentile $89,750
Employed locally 40
National median $85,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,640
    25th
    $50,020
    50th (median)
    $61,270
    75th
    $77,540
    90th
    $89,750

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,150
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,270
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,880
    Light Truck Drivers $38,100
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $53,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Northeast Maine is $29.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary in Northeast Maine is 28.4% 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 Northeast Maine?

    Entry-level Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels (10th percentile) earn around $47,640 per year in Northeast Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,020.