The median annual wage for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Michigan is $72,810 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $81,920.
Pay spans roughly $34,840 at the 10th percentile to $138,020 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $35.00 per hour. An estimated 490 people work as captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels in Michigan.
| Median (annual) | $72,810 |
| Mean (annual) | $81,920 |
| Median (hourly) | $35.00 |
| 10th percentile | $34,840 |
| 90th percentile | $138,020 |
| Employment | 490 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.