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

$44,566 $144,628
10th pct Median: $84,086 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$44,566
25th Percentile$60,542
50th (Median)$84,086
75th Percentile$116,039
90th (Top Earners)$144,628
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Oklahoma median salary of $84,086 for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels has the purchasing power of approximately $93,015 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Oklahoma's lower cost of living (COL index: 90.4) 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 Oklahoma?
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Oklahoma earn a median annual salary of $84,086 per year ($40.43/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $96,650.
Is Oklahoma a good state for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels?
Oklahoma pays slightly below the national average for captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels. Cost of living in Oklahoma is lower average (COL index: 90.4).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Oklahoma?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 90.4 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $84,086 salary in Oklahoma has the purchasing power of approximately $93,015 in Missouri. Lower living costs in Oklahoma increase real purchasing power.
How does Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $289,014
2 Radiologists $269,630
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $266,411
4 Neurologists $257,172
5 Surgeons, All Other $256,232
6 Psychiatrists $217,324
7 Physicians, Pathologists $212,210
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $211,706
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

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

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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