Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $75,700 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $36.40
10th percentile $50,770
90th percentile $160,690
Employed locally 70
National median $85,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,770
    25th
    $61,220
    50th (median)
    $75,700
    75th
    $122,050
    90th
    $160,690

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary vs area income 81% Median Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary is 19% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $110,810
    Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA $101,940
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $101,650
    Paducah, KY-IL $88,600
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $87,670
    California $79,560

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44,420
    Stockers and Order Fillers$39,170
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$60,630
    Light Truck Drivers$45,280
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$49,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Sacramento, CA is $36.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary in Sacramento, CA is 11.5% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels (10th percentile) earn around $50,770 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,220.