Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Command or supervise operations of ships and water vessels, such as tugboats and ferryboats. Required to hold license issued by U.S. Coast Guard.
- O*NET-SOC code
53-5021.00 - Preparation Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Wages
Median annual wage, U.S.$92,460
Employment, U.S.36,850
Median hourly wage$44.45
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $47,420 | $63,880 | $92,460 | $127,180 | $170,640 |
By state (39)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 350 | $68,920 | 0.70 |
| Alaska | 710 | $88,230 | 9.16 |
| Arizona | 40 | $58,700 | 0.05 |
| California | 2,420 | $110,090 | 0.56 |
| Connecticut | 380 | $75,810 | 0.96 |
| Delaware | 50 | $73,280 | 0.41 |
| Florida | 5,040 | $76,040 | 2.14 |
| Georgia | 220 | $77,090 | 0.19 |
| Hawaii | 700 | $72,960 | 4.73 |
| Illinois | 900 | $69,600 | 0.62 |
| Indiana | 1,010 | $92,000 | 1.34 |
| Iowa | 80 | $97,700 | 0.21 |
| Kentucky | 1,060 | Not available | 2.23 |
| Louisiana | 6,830 | $117,160 | 14.89 |
| Maine | 360 | $72,770 | 2.37 |
| Maryland | 450 | $138,950 | 0.69 |
| Massachusetts | 650 | $77,950 | 0.75 |
| Michigan | 640 | $53,590 | 0.61 |
| Minnesota | 110 | $80,920 | 0.16 |
| Mississippi | 570 | $104,220 | 2.08 |
| Missouri | 420 | $83,670 | 0.60 |
| New Hampshire | 70 | $75,870 | 0.44 |
| New Jersey | 510 | $90,310 | 0.50 |
| New York | 1,930 | $104,800 | 0.84 |
| North Carolina | 490 | $69,170 | 0.42 |
| Ohio | 420 | $56,070 | 0.32 |
| Oklahoma | 30 | $79,110 | 0.08 |
| Oregon | 350 | $97,050 | 0.75 |
| Pennsylvania | 580 | $61,420 | 0.41 |
| Rhode Island | 250 | $76,790 | 2.09 |
| South Carolina | 520 | $57,660 | 0.96 |
| Tennessee | 940 | $132,710 | 1.20 |
| Texas | 3,400 | $111,390 | 1.02 |
| Utah | $50,010 | ||
| Vermont | 40 | $64,020 | 0.52 |
| Virginia | 2,270 | $87,610 | 2.33 |
| Washington | 1,560 | $103,730 | 1.86 |
| West Virginia | 110 | $85,290 | 0.69 |
| Wisconsin | 170 | $74,390 | 0.25 |
Similar occupations
Similarity is our measure: the cosine of importance x level over all 120 O*NET skills, knowledge areas and abilities. It is not an O*NET finding. More.
Circles are the 20 most similar occupations, coloured by Job Zone. Lines join pairs where one is among the other's 10 most similar; darker lines are pairs O*NET also lists as related. Drag a circle to move it out of the way; select one to open it.
| # | Occupation | Job Zone | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motorboat Operators | 1-2 | 0.968 |
| 2 | Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers | 1-2 | 0.960 |
| 3 | Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners | 1-2 | 0.960 |
| 4 | Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | 1-2 | 0.955 |
| 5 | Forest and Conservation Technicians | 3 | 0.954 |
| 6 | Firefighters | 1-2 | 0.953 |
| 7 | Bridge and Lock Tenders | 1-2 | 0.951 |
| 8 | Commercial Pilots | 3 | 0.951 |
| 9 | Gas Plant Operators | 1-2 | 0.950 |
| 10 | Forest and Conservation Workers | 1-2 | 0.948 |
One skill away
Among the 50 occupations most similar to Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels, those at the same Job Zone or lower, where exactly one skill rated at least 3 in importance needs a level more than 0.75 points higher (on O*NET's 0-7 level scale). Our definition. Change the thresholds.
| Occupation | Skill to build | Level gap | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gas Plant Operators | Operations Monitoring | 0.76 | 0.950 |
| Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | Operations Monitoring | 1.00 | 0.938 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Installation | 2.38 | 0.936 |
| Weatherization Installers and Technicians | Installation | 2.88 | 0.927 |
Software to learn next
Software used by at least 3 of the 20 occupations most similar to Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels, excluding software Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels already lists and any you named. Ranked by how many of them use it, weighted by how much more common it is among them than across all occupations (lift). Our ranking.
| Software | Similar jobs using it | Lift |
|---|---|---|
| Work scheduling software | 3 of 20 | 5.5x |
| Global positioning system GPS software | 3 of 20 | 4.1x |
| ESRI ArcGIS software | 3 of 20 | 1.5x |
| Microsoft Windows | 5 of 20 | 1.0x |
| Database software | 3 of 20 | 0.8x |
| SAP software | 4 of 20 | 0.7x |
| Web browser software | 7 of 20 | 0.7x |
| Microsoft Access | 4 of 20 | 0.5x |
Skills
From O*NET data. Importance is rated 1 to 5 and level 0 to 7.
| Skill | Type | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation and Control | Transferable skill | 3.62 | 4.00 |
| Monitoring | Essential skill | 3.50 | 3.38 |
| Speaking | Essential skill | 3.50 | 3.38 |
| Operations Monitoring | Transferable skill | 3.38 | 3.62 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | Transferable skill | 3.38 | 3.50 |
| Active Listening | Essential skill | 3.38 | 3.38 |
| Critical Thinking | Essential skill | 3.38 | 3.25 |
| Coordination | Transferable skill | 3.25 | 3.75 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | Transferable skill | 3.25 | 3.62 |
| Complex Problem Solving | Transferable skill | 3.25 | 3.12 |
| Reading Comprehension | Essential skill | 3.25 | 3.12 |
| Time Management | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 3.62 |
| Active Learning | Essential skill | 3.12 | 3.38 |
| Equipment Maintenance | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 3.25 |
| Writing | Essential skill | 3.12 | 3.12 |
| Instructing | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Quality Control Analysis | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Social Perceptiveness | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Repairing | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Persuasion | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Learning Strategies | Essential skill | 2.88 | 3.00 |
| Service Orientation | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Troubleshooting | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Negotiation | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 2.62 |
| Systems Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 3.00 |
| Management of Material Resources | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.88 |
| Equipment Selection | Transferable skill | 2.62 | 2.62 |
| Systems Evaluation | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 2.62 |
| Management of Financial Resources | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 2.38 |
| Mathematics | Essential skill | 2.38 | 2.38 |
| Technology Design | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 1.62 |
| Science | Essential skill | 1.88 | 1.50 |
| Programming | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 1.12 |
| Operations Analysis | Transferable skill | 1.62 | 1.12 |
| Installation | Transferable skill | 1.38 | not rated |
Knowledge (33) and abilities (52)
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 4.13 | 4.72 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.82 | 4.14 |
| Mechanical | 3.43 | 4.27 |
| Law and Government | 3.37 | 3.15 |
| English Language | 3.31 | 3.23 |
| Geography | 3.27 | 4.13 |
| Administration and Management | 3.19 | 3.48 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.16 | 3.88 |
| Education and Training | 3.12 | 3.56 |
| Mathematics | 2.91 | 2.95 |
| Telecommunications | 2.87 | 2.73 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.78 | 3.01 |
| Psychology | 2.70 | 3.23 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 2.69 | 3.05 |
| Engineering and Technology | 2.57 | 2.90 |
| Physics | 2.56 | 2.67 |
| Administrative | 2.50 | 2.57 |
| Production and Processing | 2.37 | 2.68 |
| Communications and Media | 2.30 | 2.33 |
| Chemistry | 2.28 | 2.68 |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 2.26 | 2.07 |
| Building and Construction | 2.20 | 2.34 |
| Design | 2.06 | 1.87 |
| Biology | 1.83 | 1.55 |
| Economics and Accounting | 1.82 | 1.14 |
| Sales and Marketing | 1.79 | 1.48 |
| Therapy and Counseling | 1.72 | 1.44 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 1.70 | 1.37 |
| Food Production | 1.68 | 1.24 |
| History and Archeology | 1.62 | 1.01 |
| Philosophy and Theology | 1.46 | 1.02 |
| Foreign Language | 1.38 | 0.56 |
| Fine Arts | 1.13 | not rated |
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Oral Comprehension | 3.88 | 3.88 |
| Oral Expression | 3.88 | 3.88 |
| Spatial Orientation | 3.75 | 4.38 |
| Far Vision | 3.75 | 4.12 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 3.75 | 3.62 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 3.75 | 3.50 |
| Near Vision | 3.62 | 3.62 |
| Speech Clarity | 3.62 | 3.50 |
| Written Comprehension | 3.62 | 3.50 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 3.62 | 3.25 |
| Control Precision | 3.62 | 3.25 |
| Information Ordering | 3.50 | 3.75 |
| Speech Recognition | 3.50 | 3.62 |
| Perceptual Speed | 3.50 | 3.50 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 3.50 | 3.38 |
| Depth Perception | 3.38 | 3.50 |
| Written Expression | 3.38 | 3.50 |
| Flexibility of Closure | 3.38 | 3.38 |
| Manual Dexterity | 3.38 | 3.12 |
| Glare Sensitivity | 3.25 | 3.75 |
| Reaction Time | 3.25 | 3.62 |
| Selective Attention | 3.25 | 3.62 |
| Multilimb Coordination | 3.25 | 3.25 |
| Time Sharing | 3.25 | 3.25 |
| Visualization | 3.25 | 3.25 |
| Category Flexibility | 3.25 | 3.12 |
| Rate Control | 3.25 | 3.12 |
| Auditory Attention | 3.12 | 3.25 |
| Trunk Strength | 3.12 | 3.25 |
| Finger Dexterity | 3.12 | 3.12 |
| Response Orientation | 3.12 | 2.88 |
| Gross Body Equilibrium | 3.12 | 2.75 |
| Speed of Closure | 3.00 | 3.12 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Extent Flexibility | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Hearing Sensitivity | 2.88 | 3.12 |
| Static Strength | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Fluency of Ideas | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Originality | 2.75 | 2.62 |
| Memorization | 2.62 | 3.00 |
| Dynamic Strength | 2.62 | 2.75 |
| Peripheral Vision | 2.62 | 2.75 |
| Sound Localization | 2.62 | 2.62 |
| Explosive Strength | 2.62 | 2.38 |
| Night Vision | 2.50 | 2.88 |
| Number Facility | 2.50 | 2.75 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| Gross Body Coordination | 2.38 | 2.38 |
| Stamina | 2.38 | 2.12 |
| Wrist-Finger Speed | 2.38 | 2.00 |
| Dynamic Flexibility | 1.75 | 1.00 |
| Speed of Limb Movement | 1.62 | 1.00 |
Software used
Examples from O*NET data. "Hot" and "in demand" are O*NET flags for technologies often listed in job postings.
- Microsoft Office software in demand
- Apple macOS hot
- Autodesk Revit hot
- Microsoft Excel hot
- Microsoft Outlook hot
- Microsoft PowerPoint hot
- Microsoft Word hot
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
- FURUNO navigational chart software
- Groundwater modeling system GMS
- JRC navigation software
- Jeppesen Marine Nobeltec Admiral
- KNMI TurboWin
- Log book software
- Maptech The CAPN
- Microsoft Office Outlook
- Navigational chart software
- SHIPNEXT
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | 2,040 | 103.03 | $103,780 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | 700 | 58.50 | Not available |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | 580 | 25.08 | $120,810 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | 1,940 | 18.40 | $121,710 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | 2,050 | 11.34 | $86,940 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 900 | 9.27 | $129,260 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | 140 | 7.83 | $80,800 |
| Lafayette, LA | 270 | 6.31 | $116,200 |
| Lake Charles, LA | 150 | 6.04 | $119,630 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | 230 | 5.83 | $112,320 |