What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Docking Pilot?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Docking Pilot jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Honolulu County, HI (30.0% above average), followed by Andrews, MD and Crapo, MD. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Honolulu County, HI $113,257 $9,438 $2,178 $54.45 Andrews, MD $111,039 $9,253 $2,135 $53.38 Crapo, MD $111,039 $9,253 $2,135 $53.38 Ketchikan, AK $108,802 $9,066 $2,092 $52.31 Pennington County, SD $108,606 $9,050 $2,088 $52.21 Barrow, AK $108,562 $9,046 $2,087 $52.19 Nome, AK $108,102 $9,008 $2,078 $51.97 Medical Lake, WA $107,047 $8,920 $2,058 $51.46 Berkeley, CA $106,703 $8,891 $2,051 $51.30 Sitka, AK $104,981 $8,748 $2,018 $50.47

Docking Pilot

Docking Pilot Salary

Q: How much does a Docking Pilot make?

The average annual pay for a docking pilot in the United States is $87,144 a year — that works out to approximately $41.90 an hour. The middle 80% of Docking Pilots earn between $57,000 (10th percentile) and $123,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Docking Pilot Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Docking Pilot in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Coast Guard Pilot at $43,772 (50.2%) above Docking Pilot. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Coast Guard Pilot $130,916 $10,909 $2,517 $62.94 Coastal Engineering $65,624 $5,468 $1,262 $31.55 Cruise Ship Chef $63,994 $5,332 $1,230 $30.77 Vessel Security Officer $35,979 $2,998 $691 $17.30 Decker $35,609 $2,967 $684 $17.12

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Docking Pilot Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$87,144

Columbus

Ohio

$84,173

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How much does a Docking Pilot make?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average annual pay for a Docking Pilot in the United States is $87,144 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $41.90 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,675/week or $7,262/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $133,500 and as low as $48,000, the majority of Docking Pilot salaries currently range between $71,000 (25th percentile) to $102,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $123,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Docking Pilot varies greatly (by as much as 31000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Docking Pilot in your area makes on average $84,173 per year, or $2,971 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $87,144. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Docking Pilot salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Docking Pilot jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Docking Pilot Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Docking Pilot job is above the national average. Topping the list is Honolulu County, HI, , with Andrews, MD, and Crapo, MD, close behind in the second and third positions. Crapo, MD, beats the national average by $23,895 (27.4%), and Honolulu County, HI, furthers that trend with another $26,113 (30.0%) above the $87,144 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Docking Pilot appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Honolulu County, HI, and Sitka, AK, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Docking Pilot role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Honolulu County, HI	$113,257	$9,438	$2,178	$54.45
Andrews, MD	$111,039	$9,253	$2,135	$53.38
Crapo, MD	$111,039	$9,253	$2,135	$53.38
Ketchikan, AK	$108,802	$9,066	$2,092	$52.31
Pennington County, SD	$108,606	$9,050	$2,088	$52.21
Barrow, AK	$108,562	$9,046	$2,087	$52.19
Nome, AK	$108,102	$9,008	$2,078	$51.97
Medical Lake, WA	$107,047	$8,920	$2,058	$51.46
Berkeley, CA	$106,703	$8,891	$2,051	$51.30
Sitka, AK	$104,981	$8,748	$2,018	$50.47

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Docking Pilot Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Docking Pilot job category, we found that Coast Guard Pilot jobs have average salaries greater than Docking Pilot jobs.

Significantly, Coast Guard Pilot jobs pay $43,772 (50.2%) more than the average Docking Pilot salary of $87,144. If you're qualified, finding work as a Coast Guard Pilot may help you make more money than that of the average Docking Pilot position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Coast Guard Pilot	$130,916	$10,909	$2,517	$62.94
Coastal Engineering	$65,624	$5,468	$1,262	$31.55
Cruise Ship Chef	$63,994	$5,332	$1,230	$30.77
Vessel Security Officer	$35,979	$2,998	$691	$17.30
Decker	$35,609	$2,967	$684	$17.12

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Infographic detailing Docking Pilot salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $87,144 per year or $41.90 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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