Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels pay in Virginia
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Virginia earn an average of $92,850 a year. That is $10,870 (10%) less than the U.S. average of $103,720. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $100,520.
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Average pay for captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels by metro area. Swipe to see all 2.
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Virginia vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $103,720 | $49.87 |
| Virginia | $92,850 | $44.64 |
| Maryland | $143,980 | $69.22 |
| Tennessee | $132,020 | $63.47 |
| West Virginia | $87,950 | $42.28 |
| North Carolina | $79,180 | $38.07 |
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Questions and answers
How much do captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels make in Virginia?
The average is $92,850 a year, and the median is $87,610. That is $10,870 (10%) less than the U.S. average of $103,720.
What is the hourly wage in Virginia?
$44.64 an hour on average; the median is $42.12.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($100,520), followed by Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC ($92,370). The lowest average among 2 metro areas with data is Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC ($92,370).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #14 of 38 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.