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

$50,713 $164,576
10th pct Median: $95,684 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$50,713
25th Percentile$68,892
50th (Median)$95,684
75th Percentile$132,044
90th (Top Earners)$164,576
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Nevada median salary of $95,684 for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels has the purchasing power of approximately $89,174 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Nevada's higher cost of living (COL index: 107.3) 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 Nevada?
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Nevada earn a median annual salary of $95,684 per year ($46.00/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $96,650.
Is Nevada a good state for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels?
Nevada pays slightly below the national average for captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels. Cost of living in Nevada is higher average (COL index: 107.3).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Nevada?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 107.3 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $95,684 salary in Nevada has the purchasing power of approximately $89,174 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Nevada reduce real purchasing power.
How does Nevada 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 Nevada

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $328,878
2 Radiologists $306,821
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $303,158
4 Surgeons, All Other $291,575
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $269,161
6 Psychiatrists $247,300
7 Physicians, Pathologists $241,481
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $240,907
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

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

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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