have large ports. Columbia Bar pilots earn approximately US$180,000 per year. A 2008 review of pilot salaries in the United States showed that pay ranged from about US$250,000 to over US$500,000 per year. The Sandy Hook Pilots Association in Staten Island, New York, has 50 employees across its locations and generates $7.15 million in sales (USD). Pilot compensation has been controversial in many ports, including the Los Angeles and Long Beach, California, especially in regards to pilots who are employed by public agencies instead of acting as independent contractors. Los Angeles pilots get $374,000 a year. Compensation varies in other nations. In New Zealand, according to the government career service, pilots earn NZ$90,000-120,000. Gallery See also Navigator Pilot boat Pilot station References Notes IMO.org/pilotage Bibliography Harry Hignett, 21 Centuries of Marine Pilotage. London, March 2013. External links International Maritime Pilots Association List of Maritime Pilots Organisations worldwide American Pilots Association Pilot's Duties Nautical terminology Navigation Marine occupations