50% of professionals earn between $90,000 - $122,763 USD
The median salary is $95,545
The average salary for a Ship Captain in United States is USD 95,545 - USD 122,763 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 109,154 per year, based on 285 active job listings.
The cities with the most Ship Captain job opportunities in United States are New York, Port Hueneme, Marietta, Chicago, Tx. New York leads with 18 job openings.
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