The median annual wage for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Rochester, NY is $61,780 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $70,920.
Pay spans roughly $39,160 at the 10th percentile to $103,510 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.70 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels in Rochester, NY.
| Median (annual) | $61,780 |
| Mean (annual) | $70,920 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.70 |
| 10th percentile | $39,160 |
| 90th percentile | $103,510 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.