Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Salary in Texas
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Texas earn a median of $111,390 a year, +20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $111,390
- vs. U.S. median
- +20% ($92,460)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 3,400
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,850; the top 10% earn over $170,800. Nationally the range is $47,420 to $170,640.
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Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels pay in Texas
How much do captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels make in Texas?
The median is $111,390 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,850 and the top 10% earn over $170,800. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 38 (+20% vs. the national median of $92,460). Living costs are not included.