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.
2020 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 43.14 | 17.70 | 24.89 | 37.08 | 52.07 | 73.59 |
| Alaska | 45.57 | 26.54 | 34.70 | 42.14 | 53.83 | 71.94 |
| Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | * | * | 34.70 | * | 53.83 | * |
| Balance of State | * | * | 34.70 | * | 53.83 | * |
* indicates the estimate is not available, or the hourly wage is greater than $100, or the annual wage is greater than $208,000.
