Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Salary in Southwest Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,050 -29.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.87
10th percentile $44,820
90th percentile $82,680
Employed locally 110
National median $85,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,820
    25th
    $48,700
    50th (median)
    $60,050
    75th
    $70,160
    90th
    $82,680

    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 Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,440
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,070
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,340
    Light Truck Drivers $38,930
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $42,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $57,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Southwest Maine is $28.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary in Southwest Maine 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels (10th percentile) earn around $44,820 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,700.