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

Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Maryland earn a median of $138,950 a year, +50% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$138,950
vs. U.S. median
+50% ($92,460)
Rank among states
1 of 38
Jobs in the state
450

Pay range in Maryland

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,920; the top 10% earn over $222,280. Nationally the range is $47,420 to $170,640.

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

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

The median is $138,950 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,920 and the top 10% earn over $222,280. BLS OEWS May 2025.

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

On pay alone it ranks 1 of 38 (+50% vs. the national median of $92,460). Living costs are not included.

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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