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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 Captain is part of this group.
Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.
Where do these numbers come from?
National Employment and Outlook
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Outlook
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stable
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The employment change from 2022 to 2032 is estimated to be +2%.
(The National average for all occupations is +3%)
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Job Openings
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very small number
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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)
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Employment
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small occupation
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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)
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Growth
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Average growth
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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.
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Industries
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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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