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

$45,078 $146,289
10th pct Median: $85,052 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$45,078
25th Percentile$61,237
50th (Median)$85,052
75th Percentile$117,372
90th (Top Earners)$146,289
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Louisiana median salary of $85,052 for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels has the purchasing power of approximately $91,454 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Louisiana's lower cost of living (COL index: 93) means your salary goes further than in higher-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 Louisiana?
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Louisiana earn a median annual salary of $85,052 per year ($40.89/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $96,650.
Is Louisiana a good state for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels?
Louisiana pays slightly below the national average for captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels. Cost of living in Louisiana is lower average (COL index: 93).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Louisiana?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 93 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $85,052 salary in Louisiana has the purchasing power of approximately $91,454 in Missouri. Lower living costs in Louisiana increase real purchasing power.
How does Louisiana 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 Louisiana

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $292,336
2 Radiologists $272,730
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $269,474
4 Neurologists $260,128
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $239,254
6 Psychiatrists $219,822
7 Physicians, Pathologists $214,650
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $214,139
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

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

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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