How much does a Ship Captain earn in United States?

The estimated salary for Ship Captain in United States ranges from USD 105,000 to USD 115,000 USD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 5,790 job listings

Salary Guide

Ship Captain Salary in United States

Based on 5,790 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$105,000 - $115,000

Median salary

$105,000 - $115,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$76K

25th percentile$95K

Median$105K

75th percentile$115K

90th percentile$132K

50% of professionals earn between $95,000 - $115,000 USD

The median salary is $105,000

Top cities

Washington28 job openings

Austin22 job openings

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Ship Captain

5,790 job openings

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The average salary for a Ship Captain in United States is USD 105,000 - USD 115,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 110,000 per year, based on 5,790 active job listings.

The cities with the most Ship Captain job opportunities in United States are Washington, Austin, El Paso, Bakersfield, Atlanta. Washington leads with 28 job openings.

Explore 5,790 Ship Captain job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.