Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Salary in the Industry of Accommodation

The salary statistics and trend of captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels in the industry of accommodation 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 accommodation and food services sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$30,080
25th Percentile Wage
$37,540
50th Percentile Wage
$52,920
75th Percentile Wage
$76,980
90th Percentile Wage
$106,250

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels in the industry of accommodation. 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 $106,250. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $52,920. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels is $30,080.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels in the industry of Accommodation from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$52,920
8.98% -7.37%
2016
$48,170
2.45% -
2015
$46,990
-1.51% -
2014
$47,700
6.06% -
2013
$44,810
-26.80% -
2012
$56,820
- -

Table 3. Compare Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Salary in Different Industries within the Accommodation and Food Services Sector

The average salaries of captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels in three industries within the accommodation and food services sector are shown in Table 3. 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
RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps
$56,400
Accommodation
$52,920
Traveler Accommodation
$49,720

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