Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Salary in Pennsylvania
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 2 metro areas • Pennsylvania
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $92,980 per year on average across 2 metro and nonmetro areas, +8.7% vs the national median of $85,540. An estimated 590 captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels are employed across Pennsylvania, with salaries ranging from $84,310 to $101,650 depending on location.
$92,980
Avg median salary in Pennsylvania
$101,650
Highest paying metro
$84,310
Lowest paying metro
590
Employed in Pennsylvania
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Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salaries by city in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $101,650 | $69,090 | $160,100 | 290 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $84,310 | $46,740 | $122,470 | 300 |