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SOC 53-5021·Transportation & Material MovingOpportunity job
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Median wage
$106,027
10-yr outlook
+4.1%by 2032
Openings / year
187
Workers in NY
2,080
How pay grows with experience
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $58,494 |
| Median (typical) | $106,027 |
| Experienced | $127,843 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $109,775 |
| Long Island | $84,396 |
| Western New York | $83,819 |
| Hudson Valley | $67,175 |
| Capital Region | $65,313 |
| North Country | $64,951 |
| Central New York | $63,917 |
| Finger Lakes | $63,284 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
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