The median annual wage for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Ohio is $52,000 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $66,230.
Pay spans roughly $37,070 at the 10th percentile to $116,170 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.00 per hour. An estimated 310 people work as captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels in Ohio.
| Median (annual) | $52,000 |
| Mean (annual) | $66,230 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.00 |
| 10th percentile | $37,070 |
| 90th percentile | $116,170 |
| Employment | 310 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.