Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Tennessee
Local pay for captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels in Tennessee, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.
SOC 53-5021
$132,710
median pay, Tennessee
940
employed in Tennessee
+43.5%
vs U.S. median
+0.5%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels earn in Tennessee
Tennessee · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels in Tennessee earn between $76,420 and $165,700 a year; the U.S. median is $92,460.
$60,270
P10
$76,420
P25
$132,710
MEDIAN
$165,700
P75
$215,470
P90
Pay by metro in Tennessee
$80,790
$40k $100k $160k