Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Salary in San Juan, PR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR

Median annual salary $36,080 -57.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.35
10th percentile $21,080
90th percentile $84,700
Employed locally 60
National median $85,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,080
    25th
    $30,500
    50th (median)
    $36,080
    75th
    $54,400
    90th
    $84,700

    San Juan economic context

    Unemployment rate 0.00% 0 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $27,966 2023 • Census ACS
    Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary vs area income 129% Median Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary is 29% above 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $68,660

    Related occupations in San Juan, PR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$23,410
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$22,150
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$23,150
    Light Truck Drivers$23,670
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$35,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$30,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in San Juan, PR is $17.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary in San Juan, PR is 57.8% 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 San Juan?

    Entry-level Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels (10th percentile) earn around $21,080 per year in San Juan, PR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,500.