Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Salary in Illinois
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Illinois earn a median of $69,600 a year, −25% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $69,600
- vs. U.S. median
- −25% ($92,460)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 900
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,210; the top 10% earn over $125,050. Nationally the range is $47,420 to $170,640.
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Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels pay in Illinois
How much do captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels make in Illinois?
The median is $69,600 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,210 and the top 10% earn over $125,050. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 38 (−25% vs. the national median of $92,460). Living costs are not included.