What are the main factors that influence a Cruise Director's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Cruise Director's salary?

A Cruise Director's salary grows with experience: starting around $71,922 for beginners, reaching about $73,465 at mid-level, and approach $75,222 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Cruise Director?

Cruise Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Cruise Director roles are District of Columbia $75,016, California $74,732, Massachusetts $73,736. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Cruise Director roles make?

Salaries for Cruise Director level roles vary by specialization: Cruise Ship Captain: $92,975; Cruise Agent: $63,656; Cruise Specialist: $63,577; Cruise Consultant: $58,000; Cruise Photographer: $47,050.

Cruise Director Salary in Washington

How much does a Cruise Director make in Washington?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cruise Director in Washington is $73,465 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

However, a Cruise Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $86,897
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,689 to $80,496
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,520

10% $60,520

50% (Median) $73,465

90% $86,897

Cruise Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,496	$6,708	$1,548	$39
Average	$73,465	$6,122	$1,413	$35
25th Percentile	$66,689	$5,557	$1,282	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Cruise Director Salaries

A Cruise Director's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Cruise Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Cruise Director's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $71,922
Early Career (1-2 years): $72,230
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $73,465
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $75,016
Expert (over 8 years): $75,222

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Cruise Director	$71,922
Intermediate Level Cruise Director	$72,230
Senior Level Cruise Director	$73,465
Specialist Level Cruise Director	$75,016
Expert Level Cruise Director	$75,222

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How Do Cruise Director Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Cruise Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $75,016.
California: $74,732.
Massachusetts: $73,736.

District of Columbia $75,016 California $74,732 Massachusetts $73,736 Washington $73,465 New Jersey $73,438 Alaska $73,343 Connecticut $72,408 New York $72,028

Hawaii $70,816 Rhode Island $70,246 Maryland $69,860 Minnesota $69,332 Colorado $69,128 Illinois $69,061 Oregon $68,803 Delaware $68,614

New Hampshire $68,494 Virginia $68,227 Pennsylvania $67,448 Nevada $67,055 North Dakota $66,927 Michigan $66,723 Wisconsin $66,649 Vermont $66,500

Texas $66,086 Maine $66,059 Arizona $66,019 Ohio $65,971 Georgia $65,348 Indiana $65,036 Wyoming $64,975 Utah $64,880

Iowa $64,840 Kansas $64,515 Louisiana $64,420 North Carolina $64,386 Missouri $64,372 Florida $64,108 Montana $63,966 Nebraska $63,830

Kentucky $63,756 South Carolina $63,485 Tennessee $63,315 Idaho $63,248 New Mexico $62,753 Oklahoma $62,645 Alabama $62,245 South Dakota $61,574

Arkansas $61,208 West Virginia $61,012 Mississippi $60,422

Top Paying Cities for Cruise Directors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Auburn: $73,375
Federal Way: $73,343
Bellevue: $74,850

Auburn, WA $73,375 Federal Way, WA $73,343 Bellevue, WA $74,850 Black Diamond, WA $72,982 Bothell, WA $74,496 Burton, WA $73,478 Carnation, WA $73,395 Duvall, WA $73,637

Edmonds, WA $74,261 Enumclaw, WA $71,916 Fall City, WA $73,723 Hobart, WA $73,440 Issaquah, WA $73,979 Kenmore, WA $74,650 Kent, WA $73,439 Kirkland, WA $74,803

Lynnwood, WA $74,110 Maple Valley, WA $73,375 Medina, WA $74,871 Mercer Island, WA $74,845 Mountlake Terrace, WA $74,310 North Bend, WA $72,661 Pacific, WA $73,333 Preston, WA $73,838

Ravensdale, WA $72,788 Redmond, WA $74,695 Redondo, WA $73,425 Renton, WA $74,231 Rollingbay, WA $73,964 Seahurst, WA $74,368 Snoqualmie, WA $73,213 Snoqualmie Pass, WA $71,050

Vashon, WA $73,530 Woodinville, WA $74,243 Sammamish, WA $74,440 Mill Creek, WA $73,784 Seattle, WA $74,894 Bainbridge Island, WA $74,070 Everett, WA $73,858 Acme, WA $70,026

Anacortes, WA $70,686 Blakely Island, WA $70,202 Arlington, WA $72,822 Baring, WA $72,254 Bellingham, WA $69,935 Blaine, WA $69,789 Bow, WA $70,099 Burlington, WA $70,490

Clearlake, WA $70,887 Clinton, WA $73,644 Concrete, WA $70,132 Conway, WA $71,973 Coupeville, WA $72,328 Custer, WA $69,870 Darrington, WA $70,162 Deer Harbor, WA $70,243

Deming, WA $70,004 Eastsound, WA $69,970 Everson, WA $69,884 Ferndale, WA $69,903 Freeland, WA $73,247 Friday Harbor, WA $70,373 Gold Bar, WA $72,407 Granite Falls, WA $72,723

Greenbank, WA $73,017 Hamilton, WA $70,733 Index, WA $71,322 La Conner, WA $71,043 Lake Stevens, WA $73,847 North Lakewood, WA $73,369 Langley, WA $73,474 Lopez Island, WA $70,526

Lummi Island, WA $69,942 Lyman, WA $70,707 Lynden, WA $69,873 Maple Falls, WA $69,849 Marblemount, WA $69,994 Marysville, WA $73,860 Monroe, WA $73,251 Mount Vernon, WA $71,171

Mukilteo, WA $73,825 Nooksack, WA $69,874 Oak Harbor, WA $71,527 Olga, WA $70,062 Orcas, WA $70,188 Point Roberts, WA $69,642 Camano Island, WA $72,677 Rockport, WA $69,056

Sedro Woolley, WA $70,527 Shaw Island, WA $70,309 Silvana, WA $73,247 Skykomish, WA $70,980 Snohomish, WA $73,597 Stanwood, WA $72,973 Startup, WA $72,814 Sultan, WA $72,869

Sumas, WA $69,850 Waldron, WA $69,969 Anderson Island, WA $72,783 Ashford, WA $71,418 Beaver, WA $69,463 Bremerton, WA $73,526 Silverdale, WA $73,403 Brinnon, WA $72,618

Buckley, WA $72,872 Burley, WA $73,276 Carbonado, WA $72,240 Carlsborg, WA $70,953 Chimacum, WA $72,598 Clallam Bay, WA $69,473 Dupont, WA $72,648 Eatonville, WA $72,049

Gig Harbor, WA $73,034 Elbe, WA $71,635 Forks, WA $69,587 Fox Island, WA $73,229 Glenoma, WA $70,608 Graham, WA $72,850 Port Hadlock, WA $72,577 Hansville, WA $73,250

Indianola, WA $74,238 Joyce, WA $69,739 Kapowsin, WA $72,590 Keyport, WA $73,646 Kingston, WA $73,793 La Grande, WA $71,949 Lakebay, WA $72,856 La Push, WA $69,719

Longbranch, WA $72,550 Sumner, WA $73,189 Manchester, WA $74,119 Milton, WA $73,301 Mineral, WA $70,908 Morton, WA $70,691 Neah Bay, WA $69,553 Nordland, WA $72,743

Olalla, WA $73,362 Orting, WA $72,757 Packwood, WA $69,337 Port Angeles, WA $70,951 Port Gamble, WA $73,493 Port Ludlow, WA $73,080 Port Orchard, WA $73,570 Port Townsend, WA $72,291

Poulsbo, WA $73,673 Puyallup, WA $73,298 Quilcene, WA $72,775 Randle, WA $69,916 Retsil, WA $73,538 Seabeck, WA $73,226 Sekiu, WA $69,475 Sequim, WA $71,491

South Colby, WA $73,793 South Prairie, WA $72,885 Southworth, WA $74,097 Spanaway, WA $73,019 Steilacoom, WA $73,015 Bonney Lake, WA $73,093 Suquamish, WA $74,005 Tracyton, WA $73,557

Vaughn, WA $72,850 Wauna, WA $73,167 Wilkeson, WA $72,635 Longmire, WA $70,653 Paradise Inn, WA $70,597 Tacoma, WA $73,282 Camp Murray, WA $73,084 Mcchord Afb, WA $73,276

Lakewood, WA $73,269 University Place, WA $73,281 Olympia, WA $71,839 Lacey, WA $72,002 Tumwater, WA $71,868 Aberdeen, WA $70,696 Adna, WA $70,949 Allyn, WA $72,770

Amanda Park, WA $69,909 Bay Center, WA $69,975 Belfair, WA $72,917 Bucoda, WA $71,843 Centralia, WA $71,732 Chehalis, WA $71,391 Cinebar, WA $71,284 Copalis Beach, WA $70,057

Copalis Crossing, WA $69,935 Cosmopolis, WA $71,092 Curtis, WA $70,425 Doty, WA $71,149 East Olympia, WA $71,965 Elma, WA $71,776 Ethel, WA $70,746 Galvin, WA $71,690

Grapeview, WA $72,472 Grayland, WA $70,031 Hoodsport, WA $72,245 Hoquiam, WA $70,475 Humptulips, WA $70,182 Lebam, WA $70,364 Lilliwaup, WA $72,604 Littlerock, WA $71,842

Mccleary, WA $71,858 Mckenna, WA $72,171 Malone, WA $71,767 Matlock, WA $71,799 Menlo, WA $70,402 Moclips, WA $69,944 Montesano, WA $71,509 Mossyrock, WA $70,194

Napavine, WA $71,206 Neilton, WA $70,119 Oakville, WA $71,700 Ocean Shores, WA $70,151 Onalaska, WA $71,293 Pacific Beach, WA $69,948 Pe Ell, WA $70,576 Quinault, WA $70,309

Rainier, WA $71,964 Raymond, WA $70,488 Rochester, WA $71,724 Roy, WA $72,539 Ryderwood, WA $70,097 Salkum, WA $70,699 Satsop, WA $71,637 Shelton, WA $72,083

Silver Creek, WA $70,675 South Bend, WA $69,944 Taholah, WA $69,863 Tahuya, WA $72,485 Tenino, WA $71,896 Tokeland, WA $70,098 Toledo, WA $70,399 Union, WA $72,283

Vader, WA $70,347 Westport, WA $70,177 Winlock, WA $70,666 Yelm, WA $71,925 Amboy, WA $70,430 Appleton, WA $69,095 Ariel, WA $70,245 Battle Ground, WA $70,630

Bingen, WA $69,694 Brush Prairie, WA $70,719 Camas, WA $70,713 Carrolls, WA $70,130 Carson, WA $70,229 Castle Rock, WA $70,189 Cathlamet, WA $69,949 Centerville, WA $68,854

Chinook, WA $69,412 Cougar, WA $69,929 Dallesport, WA $68,999 Glenwood, WA $69,047 Goldendale, WA $68,831 Grays River, WA $69,870 Heisson, WA $70,589 Husum, WA $69,533

Ilwaco, WA $69,452 Kalama, WA $70,160 Kelso, WA $70,285 Klickitat, WA $69,000 La Center, WA $70,571 Long Beach, WA $69,588 Longview, WA $70,244 Lyle, WA $69,034

Nahcotta, WA $69,576 Naselle, WA $69,649 North Bonneville, WA $70,150 Ocean Park, WA $69,952 Oysterville, WA $69,732 Ridgefield, WA $70,648 Rosburg, WA $69,563 Seaview, WA $69,553

Silverlake, WA $70,216 Skamokawa, WA $69,752 Stevenson, WA $70,122 Toutle, WA $70,030 Trout Lake, WA $69,381 Underwood, WA $69,654 Vancouver, WA $70,921 Wahkiacus, WA $68,916

Washougal, WA $70,567 White Salmon, WA $69,458 Wishram, WA $68,836 Woodland, WA $70,405 Yacolt, WA $70,469 Wenatchee, WA $68,874 East Wenatchee, WA $68,784 Ardenvoir, WA $68,854

Brewster, WA $68,649 Bridgeport, WA $68,567 Carlton, WA $68,671 Cashmere, WA $68,857 Chelan, WA $68,740 Chelan Falls, WA $68,775 Conconully, WA $68,613 Dryden, WA $68,962

Entiat, WA $68,769 Ephrata, WA $68,516 George, WA $68,882 Leavenworth, WA $69,296 Loomis, WA $68,615 Malaga, WA $68,887 Malott, WA $68,637 Mansfield, WA $68,345

Manson, WA $68,757 Marlin, WA $68,207 Mazama, WA $68,685 Methow, WA $68,597 Monitor, WA $68,840 Moses Lake, WA $68,536 Okanogan, WA $68,568 Omak, WA $68,631

Orondo, WA $68,672 Oroville, WA $68,715 Palisades, WA $68,467 Pateros, WA $68,623 Peshastin, WA $68,811 Quincy, WA $68,762 Riverside, WA $68,615 Rock Island, WA $68,638

Soap Lake, WA $68,413 Stehekin, WA $68,703 Stratford, WA $68,242 Tonasket, WA $68,652 Twisp, WA $68,717 Warden, WA $68,796 Waterville, WA $68,482 Wauconda, WA $68,572

Wilson Creek, WA $68,174 Winthrop, WA $68,740 Yakima, WA $68,133 Brownstown, WA $68,133 Buena, WA $68,334 Cle Elum, WA $69,268 Cowiche, WA $68,133 Easton, WA $70,366

Ellensburg, WA $68,203 Naches, WA $69,239 Grandview, WA $69,958 Granger, WA $69,167 Harrah, WA $68,133 Kittitas, WA $68,192 Mabton, WA $69,259 Moxee, WA $68,352

Outlook, WA $69,164 Parker, WA $68,153 Ronald, WA $69,635 Roslyn, WA $69,551 Selah, WA $68,133 South Cle Elum, WA $69,583 Sunnyside, WA $70,254 Thorp, WA $68,432

Tieton, WA $68,133 Toppenish, WA $69,007 Vantage, WA $68,849 Wapato, WA $68,182 White Swan, WA $68,302 Zillah, WA $68,435 Airway Heights, WA $69,081 Chattaroy, WA $68,995

Cheney, WA $68,988 Colbert, WA $69,051 Deer Park, WA $68,980 Edwall, WA $68,899 Elk, WA $68,850 Fairchild Air Force Base, WA $69,072 Fairfield, WA $68,919 Ford, WA $68,931

Four Lakes, WA $69,072 Greenacres, WA $69,029 Lamont, WA $68,763 Latah, WA $68,812 Liberty Lake, WA $68,993 Marshall, WA $69,081 Mead, WA $69,000 Medical Lake, WA $69,039

Mica, WA $69,030 Newman Lake, WA $68,954 Nine Mile Falls, WA $69,044 Otis Orchards, WA $69,021 Reardan, WA $68,983 Rockford, WA $68,972 Spangle, WA $69,000 Sprague, WA $68,776

Tekoa, WA $68,709 Tumtum, WA $68,958 Valleyford, WA $69,053 Veradale, WA $69,068 Waverly, WA $68,895 Wellpinit, WA $68,848 Addy, WA $68,752 Albion, WA $68,664

Almira, WA $68,229 Belmont, WA $68,597 Benge, WA $68,553 Boyds, WA $68,584 Chewelah, WA $68,809 Clayton, WA $68,935 Colfax, WA $68,655 Colton, WA $68,205

Colville, WA $68,666 Coulee City, WA $68,277 Coulee Dam, WA $68,479 Creston, WA $68,486 Curlew, WA $68,618 Cusick, WA $68,382 Danville, WA $68,599 Davenport, WA $68,763

Electric City, WA $68,460 Elmer City, WA $68,639 Endicott, WA $68,693 Evans, WA $68,672 Farmington, WA $68,506 Fruitland, WA $68,738 Garfield, WA $68,565 Gifford, WA $68,684

Grand Coulee, WA $68,418 Harrington, WA $68,694 Hartline, WA $68,179 Hay, WA $68,481 Hunters, WA $68,696 Inchelium, WA $68,531 Ione, WA $68,185 Keller, WA $68,399

Kettle Falls, WA $68,630 Lacrosse, WA $68,553 Lamona, WA $68,465 Laurier, WA $68,580 Lincoln, WA $68,688 Loon Lake, WA $68,876 Malden, WA $68,880 Malo, WA $68,660

Marcus, WA $68,880 Metaline, WA $68,488 Metaline Falls, WA $68,092 Mohler, WA $68,639 Nespelem, WA $68,485 Newport, WA $68,595 Northport, WA $68,675 Oakesdale, WA $68,734

Odessa, WA $68,327 Orient, WA $68,563 Palouse, WA $68,452 Pullman, WA $68,412 Republic, WA $68,586 Rice, WA $68,653 Ritzville, WA $68,611 Rosalia, WA $68,901

Saint John, WA $68,754 Springdale, WA $68,847 Steptoe, WA $69,075 Thornton, WA $68,769 Uniontown, WA $68,139 Usk, WA $68,528 Valley, WA $68,817 Wilbur, WA $68,436

Spokane, WA $69,081 Pasco, WA $71,168 Benton City, WA $71,157 Beverly, WA $69,061 Bickleton, WA $68,876 Burbank, WA $71,420 College Place, WA $69,963 Connell, WA $69,744

Dayton, WA $68,592 Dixie, WA $69,239 Eltopia, WA $70,775 Hooper, WA $68,404 Kahlotus, WA $68,979 Kennewick, WA $71,839 Lind, WA $68,619 Mesa, WA $70,572

Othello, WA $69,406 Paterson, WA $70,337 Plymouth, WA $71,482 Pomeroy, WA $68,585 Prescott, WA $69,641 Mattawa, WA $69,578 Prosser, WA $70,463 Richland, WA $71,419

West Richland, WA $71,419 Roosevelt, WA $68,540 Royal City, WA $68,991 Starbuck, WA $68,784 Touchet, WA $70,697 Waitsburg, WA $69,036 Walla Walla, WA $69,656 Wallula, WA $71,248

Washtucna, WA $68,504 Anatone, WA $68,017 Asotin, WA $68,221 Clarkston, WA $68,380

Cruise Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cruise Director's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$66,689

Average $73,465/year

$80,496

$5,557

Average $6,122/month

$6,708

$1,282

Average $1,413/week

$1,548

$32

Average $35/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,496	$6,708	$1,548	$39
Average	$73,465	$6,122	$1,413	$35
25th Percentile	$66,689	$5,557	$1,282	$32

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