Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Salary in Michigan
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Michigan earn a median of $53,590 a year, −42% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $53,590
- vs. U.S. median
- −42% ($92,460)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 640
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,280; the top 10% earn over $98,420. Nationally the range is $47,420 to $170,640.
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- Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers$66,970 median in Michigan
- Aircraft Service Attendants$41,360 median in Michigan
- Commercial Pilots$126,670 median in Michigan
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels pay in Michigan
How much do captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels make in Michigan?
The median is $53,590 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,280 and the top 10% earn over $98,420. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 38 (−42% vs. the national median of $92,460). Living costs are not included.