The median annual wage for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in South Carolina is $58,280 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $65,560.
Pay spans roughly $25,560 at the 10th percentile to $120,470 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.02 per hour. An estimated 410 people work as captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels in South Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $58,280 |
| Mean (annual) | $65,560 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.02 |
| 10th percentile | $25,560 |
| 90th percentile | $120,470 |
| Employment | 410 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.