Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels Salary in Arizona

$50,200 $162,913
10th pct Median: $94,717 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$50,200
25th Percentile$68,196
50th (Median)$94,717
75th Percentile$130,709
90th (Top Earners)$162,913
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Arizona median salary of $94,717 for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels has the purchasing power of approximately $91,338 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Arizona's higher cost of living (COL index: 103.7) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels make in Arizona?
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Arizona earn a median annual salary of $94,717 per year ($45.54/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $96,650.
Is Arizona a good state for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels?
Arizona pays slightly below the national average for captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels. Cost of living in Arizona is near the national average (COL index: 103.7).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Arizona?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 103.7 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $94,717 salary in Arizona has the purchasing power of approximately $91,338 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Arizona reduce real purchasing power.
How does Arizona compare to neighboring states for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Arizona

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Radiologists $303,722
2 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $300,096
3 Neurologists $289,688
4 Surgeons, All Other $288,630
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $266,442
6 Physicians, Pathologists $239,042
7 General Internal Medicine Physicians $238,473
8 Obstetricians and Gynecologists $234,416
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Arizona

Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the transportation sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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