Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Salary in Ohio
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Ohio earn a median of $56,070 a year, −39% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $56,070
- vs. U.S. median
- −39% ($92,460)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 420
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,530; the top 10% earn over $99,090. Nationally the range is $47,420 to $170,640.
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Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels pay in Ohio
How much do captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels make in Ohio?
The median is $56,070 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,530 and the top 10% earn over $99,090. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 38 (−39% vs. the national median of $92,460). Living costs are not included.