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

Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Wisconsin earn a median of $74,390 a year, −20% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$74,390
vs. U.S. median
−20% ($92,460)
Rank among states
25 of 38
Jobs in the state
170

Pay range in Wisconsin

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,360; the top 10% earn over $132,080. Nationally the range is $47,420 to $170,640.

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

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

The median is $74,390 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,360 and the top 10% earn over $132,080. BLS OEWS May 2025.

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

On pay alone it ranks 25 of 38 (−20% 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