The salary statistics and trend of captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels in the industry of research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $19,870 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $71,550 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $98,740 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $126,180 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $143,800 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels in the industry of research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels is $143,800. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $98,740. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels is $19,870.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels in the industry of Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences from 2012 to 2013. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Growth | 1-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $98,740 | 25.55% | 25.55% |
| 2012 | $73,510 | - | - |
The average salaries of captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels in four industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2018. For salary information of captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | |