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Captain, Mate, or Pilot of a Water Vessel

Course Advisor Maryland, US (Onsite) Full-Time

Job Title: Captain, Mate, or Pilot of a Water Vessel



Life As a Captain, Mate, or Pilot of a Water Vessel

Job Description & Duties: Command or supervise operations of ships and water vessels, such as tugboats and ferryboats. Required to hold a license issued by the U.S. Coast Guard.



Types of Captain, Mate, or Pilot of a Water Vessel

  • Tow Boat Captain
  • Ferry Captain
  • Tugboat Captain
  • Barge Captain


Job Demand for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels

There were about 38,800 jobs for Captain, Mate, or Pilot of a Water Vessel in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 8.8%, which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 3,400 new jobs for Captain, Mate, or Pilot of a Water Vessel by 2026. The BLS estimates 4,400 yearly job openings in this field.

The states with the most job growth for Captain, Mate, or Pilot are Nevada, Georgia, and Tennessee.



How Much Does a Captain, Mate or Pilot Make?

Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels make between $35,410 and $144,690 a year. Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels who work in Texas, Oregon, or Maryland make the highest salaries.



Where Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Work

The table below shows some of the most common industries where those employed in this career field work.


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