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

$49,176 $159,588
10th pct Median: $92,784 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$49,176
25th Percentile$66,804
50th (Median)$92,784
75th Percentile$128,042
90th (Top Earners)$159,588
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Florida median salary of $92,784 for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels has the purchasing power of approximately $91,956 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Florida's higher cost of living (COL index: 100.9) 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 Florida?
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Florida earn a median annual salary of $92,784 per year ($44.61/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $96,650.
Is Florida a good state for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels?
Florida pays slightly below the national average for captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels. Cost of living in Florida is near the national average (COL index: 100.9).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Florida?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 100.9 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $92,784 salary in Florida has the purchasing power of approximately $91,956 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Florida reduce real purchasing power.
How does Florida 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 Florida

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $318,912
2 Radiologists $297,523
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $293,971
4 Neurologists $283,776
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $261,005
6 Psychiatrists $239,806
7 General Internal Medicine Physicians $233,606
8 Family Medicine Physicians $214,858
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

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

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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