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Navigation officer salary
Average navigation officer salary
$36,717
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Average navigation officer salary by state
Highest paying states for navigation officers
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $51,732 | $24.87 |
| 2 | Maryland | $51,812 | $24.91 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $47,203 | $22.69 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $48,995 | $23.56 |
| 5 | North Dakota | $43,545 | $20.94 |
| 6 | New York | $47,258 | $22.72 |
| 7 | California | $46,474 | $22.34 |
| 8 | West Virginia | $48,457 | $23.30 |
| 9 | Vermont | $43,578 | $20.95 |
| 10 | District of Columbia | $53,434 | $25.69 |
| 11 | Minnesota | $38,993 | $18.75 |
| 12 | Arizona | $39,236 | $18.86 |
| 13 | Alaska | $45,054 | $21.66 |
| 14 | Mississippi | $37,196 | $17.88 |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $41,110 | $19.76 |
| 16 | Iowa | $38,508 | $18.51 |
| 17 | Maine | $39,262 | $18.88 |
| 18 | Washington | $41,055 | $19.74 |
| 19 | Delaware | $44,350 | $21.32 |
| 20 | Virginia | $44,320 | $21.31 |
| 21 | Illinois | $37,514 | $18.04 |
| 22 | Nebraska | $36,703 | $17.65 |
| 23 | Indiana | $36,518 | $17.56 |
| 24 | Nevada | $34,092 | $16.39 |
| 25 | South Dakota | $35,514 | $17.07 |
| 26 | North Carolina | $34,864 | $16.76 |
| 27 | Kentucky | $35,798 | $17.21 |
| 28 | Montana | $36,832 | $17.71 |
| 29 | Connecticut | $39,121 | $18.81 |
| 30 | Michigan | $35,211 | $16.93 |
| 31 | New Mexico | $33,050 | $15.89 |
| 32 | Oklahoma | $32,109 | $15.44 |
| 33 | Ohio | $33,890 | $16.29 |
| 34 | Kansas | $34,495 | $16.58 |
| 35 | South Carolina | $33,350 | $16.03 |
| 36 | Louisiana | $33,056 | $15.89 |
| 37 | Colorado | $32,771 | $15.76 |
| 38 | Wyoming | $34,001 | $16.35 |
| 39 | Idaho | $30,740 | $14.78 |
| 40 | Georgia | $32,223 | $15.49 |
| 41 | Missouri | $32,278 | $15.52 |
| 42 | New Hampshire | $32,322 | $15.54 |
| 43 | Hawaii | $30,907 | $14.86 |
| 44 | Utah | $32,018 | $15.39 |
| 45 | Oregon | $32,973 | $15.85 |
| 46 | Wisconsin | $30,327 | $14.58 |
| 47 | Alabama | $30,021 | $14.43 |
| 48 | Tennessee | $28,172 | $13.54 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $29,786 | $14.32 |
| 50 | Florida | $31,006 | $14.91 |
| 51 | Texas | $28,209 | $13.56 |
Navigation officer salary details
A navigation officer's salary ranges from $19,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $67,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a navigation officer's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $67,000 | $5,583 | $32 |
| 75th Percentile | $50,000 | $4,167 | $24 |
| Average | $36,717 | $3,060 | $18 |
| 25th Percentile | $26,000 | $2,167 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $19,000 | $1,583 | $9 |
Highest paying navigation officer jobs
The highest paying types of navigation officers are third officer, pilot boat officer, and third mate.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mate | $38,913 | $3,243 | $18.71 | 301 |
| Ship Worker | $28,576 | $2,381 | $13.74 | 29,706 |
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Navigation officer salary trends
The average navigation officer salary has risen by $6,289 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average navigation officer earned $30,428 annually, but today, they earn $36,717 a year. That works out to a 6% change in pay for navigation officers over the last decade.
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Average navigation officer salary over time
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Navigation officer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $36,700 | $17.65 | +6.2% |
| 2025 | $34,400 | $16.56 | +4.4% |
| 2024 | $32,900 | $15.83 | -2.5% |
| 2023 | $33,800 | $16.23 | -2.5% |
| 2022 | $34,600 | $16.63 | -5.6% |
Recently added navigation officer salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountaineersbooks | (IN Person Style) Olympia Navigation Lecture # 1-Olympia Friends Meeting House | Olympia, WA | 10/23/2024 | $35,375 |
| Mercy Corps | Community Navigation Officer, Mercy Corps Northwest-US | Portland, OR | 08/16/2023 | $53,200 |
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