How much does a Ship Captain earn in United States?

The estimated salary for Ship Captain in United States ranges from USD 95,000 to USD 96,089 USD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 4,531 job listings

Salary Guide

Ship Captain Salary in United States

Based on 4,531 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$95,000 - $96,089

Median salary

$95,000 - $96,089

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$72K

25th percentile$90K

Median$95K

75th percentile$96K

90th percentile$111K

50% of professionals earn between $90,000 - $96,089 USD

The median salary is $95,000

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Ship Captain

4,531 job openings

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The average salary for a Ship Captain in United States is USD 95,000 - USD 96,089 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 95,545 per year, based on 4,531 active job listings.

The cities with the most Ship Captain job opportunities in United States are Atlanta, Broomfield, Basalt, New York, Alliance. Atlanta leads with 5 job openings.

Explore 4,531 Ship Captain job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.