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

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

Median annual salary $46,050 -46.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.14
10th percentile $29,930
90th percentile $114,610
Employed locally 40
National median $85,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,930
    25th
    $29,930
    50th (median)
    $46,050
    75th
    $94,640
    90th
    $114,610

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$34,630
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$48,470
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,760
    Light Truck Drivers$36,620
    Bus Drivers, School$44,710
    Driver/Sales Workers$37,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Southeast Missouri is $22.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.10 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Missouri 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 Missouri is 46.2% 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels (10th percentile) earn around $29,930 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,930.