Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Salary in Texas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Texas
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Texas earn a median salary of $86,374 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, +1% vs the national median of $85,540. An estimated 3,680 captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels are employed across Texas, with salaries ranging from $60,800 to $116,620 depending on location.
$86,374
Avg median salary in Texas
$116,620
Highest paying metro
$60,800
Lowest paying metro
3,680
Employed in Texas
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Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
inCaptains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salaries by city in Texas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $116,620 | $73,890 | $164,630 | 2,850 |
| Beaumont, TX | $109,810 | $69,040 | $149,660 | 200 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $75,010 | $60,490 | $121,880 | 230 |
| Dallas, TX | $69,630 | $60,440 | $120,080 | 240 |
| Brownsville, TX | $60,800 | $57,920 | $128,510 | 160 |