What are the main factors that influence a Chief Mate's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What are the highest paying states for a Chief Mate?

Chief Mate salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Chief Mate roles are District of Columbia $185,966, California $185,261, Massachusetts $182,792. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Chief Mate roles make?

Salaries for Chief Mate level roles vary by specialization: First Mate: $111,073; Tugboat Mate: $96,667; Boatswain Mate: $96,389; Third Mate: $83,471; Nuclear Machinist Mate: $61,330.

Chief Mate Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Chief Mate make in Hawaii?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Chief Mate in Hawaii is $175,553 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $84.

However, a Chief Mate's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $254,872
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $141,511 to $217,071
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $110,517

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Chief Mate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$217,071	$18,089	$4,174	$104
Average	$175,553	$14,629	$3,376	$84
25th Percentile	$141,511	$11,793	$2,721	$68

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Key Factors That Influence Chief Mate Salaries

A Chief Mate's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Chief Mate Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Chief Mates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $185,966.
California: $185,261.
Massachusetts: $182,792.

District of Columbia $185,966 California $185,261 Massachusetts $182,792 Washington $182,120 New Jersey $182,053 Alaska $181,818 Connecticut $179,500 New York $178,559

Hawaii $175,553 Rhode Island $174,142 Maryland $173,185 Minnesota $171,874 Colorado $171,371 Illinois $171,203 Oregon $170,564 Delaware $170,094

New Hampshire $169,798 Virginia $169,137 Pennsylvania $167,205 Nevada $166,231 North Dakota $165,912 Michigan $165,408 Wisconsin $165,223 Vermont $164,854

Texas $163,829 Maine $163,762 Arizona $163,661 Ohio $163,544 Georgia $161,998 Indiana $161,226 Wyoming $161,075 Utah $160,839

Iowa $160,739 Kansas $159,932 Louisiana $159,697 North Carolina $159,613 Missouri $159,580 Florida $158,925 Montana $158,572 Nebraska $158,236

Kentucky $158,051 South Carolina $157,379 Tennessee $156,960 Idaho $156,792 New Mexico $155,565 Oklahoma $155,297 Alabama $154,306 South Dakota $152,643

Arkansas $151,736 West Virginia $151,249 Mississippi $149,788

Top Paying Cities for Chief Mates

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Aiea: $174,602
Anahola: $172,313
Captain Cook: $172,140

Aiea, HI $174,602 Anahola, HI $172,313 Captain Cook, HI $172,140 Eleele, HI $172,662 Ewa Beach, HI $174,448 Kapolei, HI $174,308 Haiku, HI $172,441 Hakalau, HI $172,054

Haleiwa, HI $173,972 Hana, HI $172,029 Hanalei, HI $172,088 Hanamaulu, HI $172,437 Hanapepe, HI $172,654 Hauula, HI $174,238 Hawaii National Park, HI $172,254 Hawi, HI $172,540

Hilo, HI $172,420 Princeville, HI $172,402 Holualoa, HI $172,209 Honaunau, HI $171,911 Honokaa, HI $172,133 Honomu, HI $172,404 Hoolehua, HI $171,911 Kaaawa, HI $174,295

Kahuku, HI $173,922 Kahului, HI $172,839 Kailua, HI $174,547 Ocean View, HI $172,352 Waikoloa, HI $172,335 Keauhou, HI $172,209 Kailua Kona, HI $172,417 Kalaheo, HI $172,456

Kalaupapa, HI $171,754 Kamuela, HI $172,220 Kaneohe, HI $174,510 Kapaa, HI $172,644 Kaumakani, HI $172,736 Kaunakakai, HI $172,116 Keaau, HI $172,538 Kealakekua, HI $172,447

Kealia, HI $172,506 Kekaha, HI $172,331 Kihei, HI $172,662 Kilauea, HI $172,405 Kapaau, HI $172,274 Koloa, HI $172,481 Kualapuu, HI $172,066 Kunia, HI $174,253

Kurtistown, HI $172,451 Lahaina, HI $172,484 Laie, HI $174,075 Lanai City, HI $172,066 Laupahoehoe, HI $172,499 Lawai, HI $172,736 Lihue, HI $172,437 Makawao, HI $172,573

Makaweli, HI $172,056 Maunaloa, HI $171,651 Mountain View, HI $172,360 Naalehu, HI $172,012 Ninole, HI $171,896 Ookala, HI $171,952 Paauilo, HI $172,162 Pahala, HI $172,059

Pahoa, HI $172,288 Paia, HI $172,493 Papaaloa, HI $172,523 Papaikou, HI $172,165 Pearl City, HI $174,476 Pepeekeo, HI $172,499 Puunene, HI $172,839 Volcano, HI $172,254

Wahiawa, HI $174,177 Pukalani, HI $172,573 Mililani, HI $174,387 Kula, HI $172,217 Waialua, HI $173,878 Waianae, HI $174,040 Wailuku, HI $172,570 Waimanalo, HI $174,513

Waimea, HI $172,721 Waipahu, HI $174,401 Honolulu, HI $174,663 J B P H H, HI $174,632 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $174,271 Schofield Barracks, HI $174,221 Fort Shafter, HI $174,663 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $174,663

Camp H M Smith, HI $174,624 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $174,454 Wake Island, HI $174,663

Chief Mate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Chief Mate's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

$141,511

Average $175,553/year

$217,071

$11,793

Average $14,629/month

$18,089

$2,721

Average $3,376/week

$4,174

$68

Average $84/hour

$104

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$217,071	$18,089	$4,174	$104
Average	$175,553	$14,629	$3,376	$84
25th Percentile	$141,511	$11,793	$2,721	$68

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