River Boat Captain Career

*A job as a River Boat Captain falls under the broader career category of Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for 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.


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Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessel Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$81,520

Median Hourly Wage

$39.19*

Total Employed Nationally

36,720


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.