Ship and Boat Captains and Operators Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for ship and boat captains and operatorss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $100,730 ≈ $48/hr
National median salary $86,940
Total employment 39,330 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do ship and boat captains and operators make in the U.S.?
The median ship and boat captains and operators salary in the United States is $86,940 per year (mean $100,730), and about 80% earn between $45,070 and $169,670.
How much do ship and boat captains and operators make per hour?
Roughly $48 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $100,730 and 2,080 work hours per year.