Ferry Mate pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000782
- Class code
- 32000782
- Pay group
- NC07
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Ferry Mate is $37,377 to $65,408 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000782.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/2018.
What the state says the job is
Work involves assisting in the supervision of above deck operations and navigation of all ferry vessels. Positions function as the second in command in assuring that the operation and navigation of the vessel are safe for passengers while underway and that crewmembers follow proper procedures. Work includes vessel inspections to maintain compliance with U.S. Coast Guard operational practices. Positions are responsible for following all safety and Homeland Security rules and regulations. Positions perform work independently but are visually observed by the Ferry Master (Captain) and work is reviewed through written reports.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Considerable knowledge of the operations and basic maintenance of ferry vessels including procedures and practices in loading and unloading a ferry vessel. Working knowledge of the operation and basic maintenance of ferry hoists, motors, and safety devices required in the operation of a ferry vessel in inland waters. Considerable knowledge of State, Federal and U.S. Coast Guard laws and regulations. Considerable knowledge of radar, navigational, and communication equipment relative to ferry boat operations. Ability to safely navigate a ferry vessel involving ship-handling and seamanship. Ability to supervise others in all areas of ferry operation.
Minimum qualifications
Valid U.S. Coast Guard License as Mate of Inland Motor Ferry Vessels of appropriate gross tonnage.
Special requirements
Possession of a Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card (TWIC) issued by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.