How much does a Ship Captain earn in United States?

The estimated salary for Ship Captain in United States ranges from USD 70,000 to USD 91,522 USD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 290 job listings

Salary Guide

Ship Captain Salary in United States

Based on 290 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$70,000 - $91,522

Median salary

$70,000 - $91,522

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$39K

25th percentile$49K

Median$70K

75th percentile$92K

90th percentile$105K

50% of professionals earn between $48,750 - $91,522 USD

The median salary is $70,000

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Ship Captain

290 job openings

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The average salary for a Ship Captain in United States is USD 70,000 - USD 91,522 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 80,761 per year, based on 290 active job listings.

The cities with the most Ship Captain job opportunities in United States are New York, Miami, Cheyenne, Tx, Ann Arbor. New York leads with 13 job openings.

Explore 290 Ship Captain job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.