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

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

Median annual salary $77,250 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.14
10th percentile $46,190
90th percentile $142,620
Employed locally 30
National median $85,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,190
    25th
    $60,120
    50th (median)
    $77,250
    75th
    $98,380
    90th
    $142,620

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,930
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,170
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$48,270
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$35,590
    Bus Drivers, School$48,140
    Light Truck Drivers$37,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Northeast Virginia is $37.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.57 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Virginia 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 Virginia is 9.7% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels (10th percentile) earn around $46,190 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,120.