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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $60,070 -29.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.88
10th percentile $49,460
90th percentile $124,800
Employed locally 40
National median $85,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,460
    25th
    $52,480
    50th (median)
    $60,070
    75th
    $77,100
    90th
    $124,800

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary vs area income 64% Median Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary is 36% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,510
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,520
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $54,230
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,600
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $42,250
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $37,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Salinas, CA is $28.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary in Salinas, CA is 29.8% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels (10th percentile) earn around $49,460 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,480.