BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in California earn between $56,060 and $348,100, with a mean of $129,580. The national average for this role is $102,592.
| Location | Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $129,580 |
| National Average | $102,592 |
| Maryland | $143,980 |
| Tennessee | $132,020 |
| Louisiana | $119,980 |
| Indiana | $114,900 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.