SOC 53-5021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels — Delaware
Delaware
Median pay for this occupation in Delaware is $73,280 a year, trailing the national median of $92,460 by 20.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Delaware is $73,280 a year, trailing the national median of $92,460 by 20.7%. Half of workers earn between $55,190 and $100,220. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $44,480 and the ninetieth at $127,790.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Among the 38 states with published data for this occupation, Delaware ranks 26th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 186th of 517 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,480 | −51.9% |
| 25th | $55,190 | −40.3% |
| Median (50th) | $73,280 | −20.7% |
| 75th | $100,220 | +8.4% |
| 90th | $127,790 | +38.2% |
| Mean | $79,840 | −13.6% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Delaware sit close to the national average, so $73,280 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$73,280as reported by BLSLocal price level
99.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$73,427US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $73,280 a year, 20.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,480 to $127,790 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 26th of 38 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels in Delaware?
The median annual wage is $73,280, or $35.23 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $92,460, so pay in Delaware is 20.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Delaware earns more than $127,790 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,480 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Delaware. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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