Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels pay in Texas
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Texas earn an average of $112,180 a year. That is $8,460 (8%) more than the U.S. average of $103,720. The best-paying metro area is Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX at $116,660.
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Texas vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $103,720 | $49.87 |
| Texas | $112,180 | $53.94 |
| Louisiana | $119,980 | $57.68 |
| Oklahoma | $87,230 | $41.94 |
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Questions and answers
How much do captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels make in Texas?
The average is $112,180 a year, and the median is $111,390. That is $8,460 (8%) more than the U.S. average of $103,720.
What is the hourly wage in Texas?
$53.94 an hour on average; the median is $53.55.
Where in Texas do they earn the most?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX ($116,660), followed by Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX ($105,580). The lowest average among 4 metro areas with data is Corpus Christi, TX ($89,530).
How does Texas rank?
Texas ranks #6 of 38 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.