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

Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Oklahoma earn a median of $79,110 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$79,110
vs. U.S. median
−14% ($92,460)
Rank among states
18 of 38
Jobs in the state
30

Pay range in Oklahoma

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $55,440; the top 10% earn over $111,570. Nationally the range is $47,420 to $170,640.

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

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

The median is $79,110 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $55,440 and the top 10% earn over $111,570. BLS OEWS May 2025.

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

On pay alone it ranks 18 of 38 (−14% 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