Skip to content

Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Salary in Delaware

Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Delaware earn a median of $73,280 a year, −21% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$73,280
vs. U.S. median
−21% ($92,460)
Rank among states
26 of 38
Jobs in the state
50

Pay range in Delaware

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,480; the top 10% earn over $127,790. Nationally the range is $47,420 to $170,640.

States ranked near Delaware

All 38 states →

Similar jobs in Delaware

Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels pay in Delaware

How much do captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels make in Delaware?

The median is $73,280 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,480 and the top 10% earn over $127,790. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Delaware a good state for captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels?

On pay alone it ranks 26 of 38 (−21% vs. the national median of $92,460). Living costs are not included.

Keep exploring

Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses