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Salary · Virginia · BLS OEWS May 2024

Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Salary in Virginia

In Virginia, captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels earn a median of $82,470 per year.

Median (Virginia)
$82,470
Bottom 10%
$50,700
Top 10%
$129,860
Employed in Virginia
1,890

How Virginia compares

Refit analysis ·In Virginia, captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels earn a median of $82,470 — 4% below the national median of $85,540. Locally the range runs $50,700 to $129,860. About 1,890 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·Virginia ranks #13 of 40 states for captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels pay — roughly the 69th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Mississippi, $112,670) by 37%. State employment of about 1,890 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$85,540
US bottom 10%
$46,260
US top 10%
$164,230

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Speaking
  • Monitoring
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Writing
  • Active Learning
  • Learning Strategies

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