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

Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Vermont earn a median of $64,020 a year, −31% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$64,020
vs. U.S. median
−31% ($92,460)
Rank among states
32 of 38
Jobs in the state
40

Pay range in Vermont

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,800; the top 10% earn over $120,140. Nationally the range is $47,420 to $170,640.

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

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

The median is $64,020 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,800 and the top 10% earn over $120,140. BLS OEWS May 2025.

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

On pay alone it ranks 32 of 38 (−31% 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