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

$47,639 $154,602
10th pct Median: $89,885 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$47,639
25th Percentile$64,717
50th (Median)$89,885
75th Percentile$124,041
90th (Top Earners)$154,602
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Maine median salary of $89,885 for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels has the purchasing power of approximately $80,759 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Maine's higher cost of living (COL index: 111.3) 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 Maine?
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Maine earn a median annual salary of $89,885 per year ($43.21/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $96,650.
Is Maine a good state for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels?
Maine pays slightly below the national average for captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels. Cost of living in Maine is higher average (COL index: 111.3).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Maine?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 111.3 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $89,885 salary in Maine has the purchasing power of approximately $80,759 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Maine reduce real purchasing power.
How does Maine 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 Maine

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $308,946
2 Radiologists $288,226
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $284,785
4 Neurologists $274,908
5 Surgeons, All Other $273,904
6 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $252,848
7 Psychiatrists $232,312
8 Physicians, Pathologists $226,846
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

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

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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