As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Harbormaster in the US is $56,642, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,089 weekly, or $4,720 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Harbormaster in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Harbormaster in the US vary widely, spanning from $46,368 to $65,625. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,264) and 75th percentile ($61,344), while top earners (90th percentile) make $65,625 per year. This $10,080 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Data Entry, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Harbormaster often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 7 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Harbormaster Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Harbormaster Salary $46,368 US April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Harbormaster Salary $51,264 US April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Harbormaster Salary $56,642 US April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Harbormaster Salary $61,344 US April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Harbormaster Salary $65,625 US April 01, 2026
25% $51,264 10% $46,368 90% $65,625 75% $61,344 $56,642 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Harbormaster ?

A harbourmaster (or harbormaster, see spelling differences) is an official responsible for enforcing the regulations of a particular harbour or port, in order to ensure the safety of navigation, the security of the harbour and the correct operation of the port facilities....

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