Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels pay in New York
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in New York earn an average of $108,420 a year. That is $4,700 (5%) more than the U.S. average of $103,720. The best-paying metro area is New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $110,830.
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Average pay by state
New York vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $103,720 | $49.87 |
| New York | $108,420 | $52.12 |
| New Jersey | $99,540 | $47.86 |
| Connecticut | $95,590 | $45.96 |
| Massachusetts | $85,830 | $41.26 |
| Pennsylvania | $82,220 | $39.53 |
| Vermont | $76,590 | $36.82 |
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Average pay, New York, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels make in New York?
The average is $108,420 a year, and the median is $104,800. That is $4,700 (5%) more than the U.S. average of $103,720.
What is the hourly wage in New York?
$52.12 an hour on average; the median is $50.39.
Where in New York do they earn the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($110,830), followed by Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY ($91,150). The lowest average among 4 metro areas with data is Rochester, NY ($75,630).
How does New York rank?
New York ranks #8 of 38 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.