The median annual wage for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Washington is $104,560 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $105,140.
Pay spans roughly $60,690 at the 10th percentile to $152,400 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $50.27 per hour. An estimated 1,600 people work as captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels in Washington.
| Median (annual) | $104,560 |
| Mean (annual) | $105,140 |
| Median (hourly) | $50.27 |
| 10th percentile | $60,690 |
| 90th percentile | $152,400 |
| Employment | 1,600 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.