How much does a Barge Operator make in Cleveland, OH?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Barge Operator in Cleveland, OH is $55,025. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $46,970 to $66,051, with most professionals earning between $39,636 and $76,091.

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Barge Operator in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Barge Operator in Cleveland, OH. The base salary for Barge Operator ranges from $46,970 to $66,051 with the average base salary of $55,025. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $47,006 to $66,076 with the average total cash compensation of $55,064.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $55,025 $46,970 - $66,051
Bonus $39 $36 - $25
Total Pay $55,064 $47,006 - $66,076
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
CITY, STATE Euclid, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,931 - $65,997 COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
CITY, STATE Lakewood, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,970 - $66,051 COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH 0%
CITY, STATE Elyria, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,430 - $65,292 COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
CITY, STATE Lorain, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,526 - $65,427 COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
CITY, STATE Cuyahoga Falls, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,938 - $64,600 COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
CITY, STATE Akron, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,938 - $64,600 COMPARE TO Cleveland, OH
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About Cleveland, Ohio    Cleveland (/ˈkliːvlənd/ KLEEV-lənd) is a major city in the U.S. state of Ohio, and the county seat of Cuyahoga County. The city proper has a populatio....More

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