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

Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Oregon earn a median of $97,050 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$97,050
vs. U.S. median
+5% ($92,460)
Rank among states
10 of 38
Jobs in the state
350

Pay range in Oregon

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,880; the top 10% earn over $138,000. Nationally the range is $47,420 to $170,640.

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

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

The median is $97,050 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,880 and the top 10% earn over $138,000. BLS OEWS May 2025.

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

On pay alone it ranks 10 of 38 (+5% 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