Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Salary in Washington
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Washington earn a median of $103,730 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $103,730
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($92,460)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 1,560
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,350; the top 10% earn over $153,330. Nationally the range is $47,420 to $170,640.
States ranked near Washington
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Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels pay in Washington
How much do captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels make in Washington?
The median is $103,730 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,350 and the top 10% earn over $153,330. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 38 (+12% vs. the national median of $92,460). Living costs are not included.