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Salary Guide

Ship Captain Salary in United States

Based on 402 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$92,500 - $104,688
Median salary
$92,500 - $104,688
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$47K
25th percentile$58K
Median$93K
75th percentile$105K
90th percentile$120K

50% of professionals earn between $58,250 - $104,688 USD

The median salary is $92,500

Top cities

Phoenix20 job openings

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Ship Captain

402 job openings

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The average salary for a Ship Captain in United States is USD 92,500 - USD 104,688 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 98,594 per year, based on 402 active job listings.

The cities with the most Ship Captain job opportunities in United States are Phoenix, Ridley Park, Houston, San Antonio, New York. Phoenix leads with 20 job openings.

Explore 402 Ship Captain job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.