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Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels: can it be done remotely?

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According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.

Nationally, about 35,390 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $85,540 ($41.13 an hour).

US employment

35,390

Median annual wage

$85,540

Mean annual wage

$97,660

Median hourly wage

$41.13

Education and training

Typical education

Postsecondary nondegree award

Related work experience

Less than 5 years

On-the-job training

None

Job zone

3

Medium preparation

No degree

Step up: related remote jobs that pay more

OccupationMedian wageWage gainJob zoneTypical education
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects$105,670$20,130 (+23.5%)4Bachelor's degree

States with the most jobs

  1. 1. Louisiana6,310
  2. 2. Florida4,360
  3. 3. Texas4,090
  4. 4. New York2,080
  5. 5. California1,970
  6. 6. Virginia1,890
  7. 7. Washington1,600
  8. 8. Kentucky1,490
  9. 9. New Jersey880
  10. 10. Illinois840

States that pay the most

  1. 1. Mississippi$112,670
  2. 2. Texas$105,790
  3. 3. Washington$104,560
  4. 4. New York$103,510
  5. 5. Louisiana$103,430
  6. 6. Iowa$100,330
  7. 7. Maryland$95,210
  8. 8. West Virginia$95,170
  9. 9. Tennessee$91,880
  10. 10. New Jersey$91,700

Median annual wage. Based on 39 states and territories with published figures.

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