Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Salary in Washington

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Washington

Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Washington earn a median salary of $99,128 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, +15.9% vs the national median of $85,540. An estimated 1,570 captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels are employed across Washington, with salaries ranging from $76,280 to $107,000 depending on location.

$99,128 Avg median salary in Washington
$107,000 Highest paying metro
$76,280 Lowest paying metro
1,570 Employed in Washington

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      Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salaries by city in Washington

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Bremerton, WA $107,000 $100,360 $134,830 60
      Mount Vernon, WA $107,000 $89,280 $134,830 40
      Seattle, WA $105,000 $78,780 $128,400 1,260
      Western Washington $100,360 $75,840 $134,860 60
      Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV $76,280 $59,270 $129,390 150

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