The median annual wage for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC is $76,480 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $92,260.
Pay spans roughly $41,290 at the 10th percentile to $169,960 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $36.77 per hour. An estimated 50 people work as captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC.
| Median (annual) | $76,480 |
| Mean (annual) | $92,260 |
| Median (hourly) | $36.77 |
| 10th percentile | $41,290 |
| 90th percentile | $169,960 |
| Employment | 50 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.