Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $61,780 -27.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.70
10th percentile $39,160
90th percentile $103,510
Employed locally 40
National median $85,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,160
    25th
    $50,960
    50th (median)
    $61,780
    75th
    $103,510
    90th
    $103,510

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary vs area income 83% Median Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary is 17% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $106,590
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $82,820
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $72,290

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,210
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,460
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,520
    Light Truck Drivers $42,050
    Bus Drivers, School $51,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Rochester, NY is $29.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary in Rochester, NY is 27.8% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels (10th percentile) earn around $39,160 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,960.