Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Salary in Southeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $104,610 +22.3% vs national
Median hourly $50.29
10th percentile $38,340
90th percentile $155,420
Employed locally 60
National median $85,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,340
    25th
    $57,370
    50th (median)
    $104,610
    75th
    $119,760
    90th
    $155,420

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,420
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,370
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,470
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,950
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,470
    Bus Drivers, School $47,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Southeast Iowa is $50.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary in Southeast Iowa is 22.3% above 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels (10th percentile) earn around $38,340 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,370.