The median annual wage for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN is $81,510 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $111,190.
Pay spans roughly $55,790 at the 10th percentile to $193,900 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $39.19 per hour. An estimated 630 people work as captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN.
| Median (annual) | $81,510 |
| Mean (annual) | $111,190 |
| Median (hourly) | $39.19 |
| 10th percentile | $55,790 |
| 90th percentile | $193,900 |
| Employment | 630 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.