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National Earnings

The earnings information below is for the occupational group Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels. The occupation Ship Mate is part of this group.

Average Annual Wage

$97,820

Average Hourly Wage

$47.03

Average Annual Range

$44,600 to $161,510

Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.

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National Employment and Outlook

Outlook stable
  The employment change from 2022 to 2032 is estimated to be +2%.
(The National average for all occupations is +3%)
Job Openings very small number
  Less than 1000 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2022 and 2032.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,670 openings)
Employment small occupation
  This was a small occupation in the United States, employing 39,600 workers in 2022.
(The National average for all occupations is 147,916 workers)
Growth Average growth
  Fluctuations in the demand for bulk commodities, such as iron ore and grain, is a key factor influencing employment of water transportation workers. When demand for these commodities is high, the need for these workers increases; when demand slows, so does the need for workers. 
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS48-490) (71.7%)
  • Water transportation (NAICS483000) (34.3%)
  • Support activities for transportation (NAICS488000) (26.2%)
  • Support activities for water transportation (NAICS488300) (25.9%)
  • Inland water transportation (NAICS483200) (21.4%)
  • Deep sea, coastal, and great lakes water transportation (NAICS483100) (12.9%)
  • Scenic and sightseeing transportation (NAICS487000) (11%)
  • Scenic and sightseeing transportation, water (NAICS487200) (11%)
  • Self-employed workers (7%)
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