Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels   53-5021

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

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.

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Occupation Details

 

Location

United States

Education Requirements

Postsecondary nondegree award

Growth Opportunity

13.40% growth rate
3,600 annual job openings

Wage Range

$46/hour 29.51 45.77 50th percentile 60.43

Required Work Experience

Less than 5 years

On-The-Job Training

None
(no occupation-specific training required)

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