Career Outlook for Ship and Boat Captains
This occupation has now been updated to Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Also known as:
Barge Captain, Barge Master, Boat Pilot, Car Ferry Captain, Car Ferry Master, Coastal Tug Mate, Deck Officer, Docking Pilot, Ferry Boat Captain, Ferry Captain
The overall job outlook for Ship or Boat Captain careers has been negative since 2004. Vacancies for this career have decreased by 92.74 percent nationwide in that time, with an average decline of 5.8 percent per year. Demand for Ship and Boat Captains is expected to go up, with an expected 36,870 new jobs filled by 2029. This represents an annual increase of 223.86 percent over the next few years. Join our career community today!
There are currently more Ship and Boat Captains in the following states
| Louisiana | 5,090 |
| Florida | 3,010 |
| Texas | 2,560 |
| Virginia | 1,630 |
| New York | 1,480 |
| California | 1,450 |
| Washington | 1,370 |
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Ship and Boat Captains