Ship and Boat Captains and Operators Wages
SOC 53-5020 • Full occupation profile
The median annual wage for Ship and Boat Captains and Operators is $82,630 nationally (2023 BLS OEWS). The 10th percentile is $40,710 and the 90th percentile is $161,240, showing the wide spread of wages in this occupation.
National Wage Distribution (2023)
Employment
37,220
P10
$40,710
P25
$58,050
Median
$82,630
P75
$120,380
P90
$161,240
National Wage Trend
How national median and mean wages for Ship and Boat Captains and Operators have moved across BLS OEWS release years.
| Year | Median | Mean | P10 | P90 | Employment | YoY Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $82,630 | $94,480 | $40,710 | $161,240 | 37,220 | — |
| 2022 | $87,320 | $99,540 | $37,800 | $157,840 | 38,050 | +5.68% |
| 2021 | $80,010 | $94,250 | $34,520 | $158,690 | 36,220 | -8.37% |
| 2020 | $73,610 | $86,860 | $35,420 | $147,380 | 29,980 | -8% |