Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Salary in California
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in California
$79,560
National Median
$85,540
Employment
1,970
Entry Level (10th)
$54,030
Top Earners (90th)
$158,730
How California Compares
California pays $5,980 less than the national median for captains, mates, and pilots of water vesselss.
There are 0.109 captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels jobs per 1,000 workers in California (location quotient: 0.48).
Other States for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $112,670 | 530 |
| Texas | $105,790 | 4,090 |
| Washington | $104,560 | 1,600 |
| New York | $103,510 | 2,080 |
| Louisiana | $103,430 | 6,310 |
| Iowa | $100,330 | 100 |
| Maryland | $95,210 | 460 |
| West Virginia | $95,170 | 110 |
| Tennessee | $91,880 | 840 |
| New Jersey | $91,700 | 880 |
| Arkansas | $89,340 | N/A |
| Minnesota | $83,920 | 90 |
| Virginia | $82,470 | 1,890 |
| Pennsylvania | $82,050 | 530 |
| Kentucky | $81,820 | 1,490 |
| Indiana | $81,510 | 810 |
| Alaska | $80,430 | 710 |
| Georgia | $80,180 | 200 |
| Missouri | $78,020 | 370 |
| Alabama | $76,400 | 410 |