The median annual wage for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Wisconsin is $64,610 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $74,590.
Pay spans roughly $35,710 at the 10th percentile to $130,700 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $31.06 per hour. An estimated 150 people work as captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels in Wisconsin.
| Median (annual) | $64,610 |
| Mean (annual) | $74,590 |
| Median (hourly) | $31.06 |
| 10th percentile | $35,710 |
| 90th percentile | $130,700 |
| Employment | 150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.