Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels (53-5021)
Occupation description: Command or supervise operations of ships and water vessels, such as tugboats and ferryboats. Required to hold license issued by U.S. Coast Guard. Excludes Motorboat Operators (53-5022).
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Employment and Job Openings
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| Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 642 | 681 | 6.1 | 17 | 45 | 66 |
| United States | 38,700 | 38,000 | 0.0 | 1,000 | 2,600 | 3,600 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with high employment opportunities. Read more.
2019 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 42.03 | 17.92 | 24.05 | 34.78 | 50.64 | 73.89 |
| Alaska | 36.59 | 20.16 | 26.32 | 32.49 | 45.75 | 58.43 |
| Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 46.49 | 22.09 | 29.44 | 43.25 | 60.43 | 83.56 |
| Balance of State | 35.09 | 19.96 | 25.86 | 31.78 | 43.25 | 54.27 |
