Wages vary according to the worker's rank and the size of the vessel. The U.S. Department of Labor reports that in May 2018, earnings in water transportation occupations ranged from $40,900 for sailors and oilers, to more than $144,690 annually for experienced captains of larger vessels, such as container ships, oil tankers, or passenger ships. In May 2018, median annual salaries for ship captains, mates, and pilots were $69,180. Ship engineers earned a median salary of $71,130, and motorboat operators earned about $50,290.
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