50% of professionals earn between $71,000 - $105,000 USD
The median salary is $85,000
The average salary for a Ship Captain in United States is USD 85,000 - USD 105,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 95,000 per year, based on 5,618 active job listings.
The cities with the most Ship Captain job opportunities in United States are Washington, Austin, El Paso, Madison, Atlanta. Washington leads with 28 job openings.
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