Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Washington
Local pay for captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels in Washington, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.
SOC 53-5021
$103,730
median pay, Washington
1,560
employed in Washington
+12.2%
vs U.S. median
+0.5%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels earn in Washington
Washington · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels in Washington earn between $75,470 and $129,040 a year; the U.S. median is $92,460.
$57,350
P10
$75,470
P25
$103,730
MEDIAN
$129,040
P75
$153,330
P90
Pay by metro in Washington