📊Broad Category
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Also known as: Barge Captain, Barge Master, Boat Pilot, Car Ferry Captain, Car Ferry Master, Coastal Tug Mate, Deck Officer, Docking Pilot, Ferry Boat Captain, Ferry Captain
Command or supervise operations of ships and water vessels, such as tugboats and ferryboats. Required to hold license issued by U.S. Coast Guard.
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$85,540
per year
Mean Wage
$97,660
per year
Employment
35K
workers
Wage Range
$46,260 - $164,230
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
$46,260Median: $85,540$164,230
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Broad Category
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels is a broad occupational category. Individual risk scores are calculated for each specialization below.
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