Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Salary in New York
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in New York earn a median of $104,800 a year, +13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $104,800
- vs. U.S. median
- +13% ($92,460)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 1,930
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,850; the top 10% earn over $165,360. Nationally the range is $47,420 to $170,640.
States ranked near New York
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Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels pay in New York
How much do captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels make in New York?
The median is $104,800 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,850 and the top 10% earn over $165,360. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 38 (+13% vs. the national median of $92,460). Living costs are not included.