Highest-Paying States for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.
- 1Maryland$138,950
- 2Tennessee$132,710
- 3Louisiana$117,160
- 4Texas$111,390
- 5California$110,090
- 6New York$104,800
- 7Mississippi$104,220
- 8Washington$103,730
- 9Iowa$97,700
- 10Oregon$97,050
- 11Indiana$92,000
- 12New Jersey$90,310
- 13Alaska$88,230
- 14Virginia$87,610
- 15West Virginia$85,290