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Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels

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Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels

National Avg Annual Salary

$97,660

National Avg Hourly Wage

$46.95

National Total Employment

35,390

Top Metro Avg Salary

$125,100

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Highest Paying State

Mississippi leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $120,580.

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Largest State Market

Louisiana has one of the largest employment markets with 6,310 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Baton Rouge, LA shows an average annual salary of $125,100.

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Largest Metro Market

Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX has a broad labor footprint with 2,850 jobs.

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Top States for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
Mississippi MS $120,580 530 Open
Maryland MD $117,350 460 Open
Louisiana LA $115,190 6,310 Open
Texas TX $110,750 4,090 Open
Tennessee TN $109,250 840 Open
New Jersey NJ $107,930 880 Open
Washington WA $105,140 1,600 Open
Kentucky KY $103,310 1,490 Open
New York NY $102,240 2,080 Open
Georgia GA $101,580 200 Open

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