Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Salary in Louisiana
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Louisiana earn a median of $117,160 a year, +27% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $117,160
- vs. U.S. median
- +27% ($92,460)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 6,830
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,480; the top 10% earn over $206,860. Nationally the range is $47,420 to $170,640.
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Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels pay in Louisiana
How much do captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels make in Louisiana?
The median is $117,160 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,480 and the top 10% earn over $206,860. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 38 (+27% vs. the national median of $92,460). Living costs are not included.