The median annual wage for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Lake Charles, LA is $113,350 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $106,230.
Pay spans roughly $57,690 at the 10th percentile to $133,960 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $54.50 per hour. An estimated 160 people work as captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels in Lake Charles, LA.
| Median (annual) | $113,350 |
| Mean (annual) | $106,230 |
| Median (hourly) | $54.50 |
| 10th percentile | $57,690 |
| 90th percentile | $133,960 |
| Employment | 160 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.