What are the main factors that influence a MERCHANT MARINER's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for MERCHANT MARINER?

The Insurance industry offers the highest average compensation for MERCHANT MARINER roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A MERCHANT MARINER's salary?

A MERCHANT MARINER's salary grows with experience: a Case Manager - Behavioral Health Services (2-4 years)earns $78,322, a MERCHANT MARINER (4-7 years)earns $89,023, a Behavioral Health Case Management Manager (7+ years)earns $92,429,

What are the highest paying states for a MERCHANT MARINER?

MERCHANT MARINER salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for MERCHANT MARINER roles are District of Columbia $95,754, California $95,391, Massachusetts $94,120. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of MERCHANT MARINER roles make?

Salaries for MERCHANT MARINER level roles vary by specialization: Merchant Manager: $120,862; Senior Merchant: $113,016; Master Mariner: $105,211; Chief Merchant: $99,714; Assistant Merchant: $79,689.

MERCHANT MARINER Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a MERCHANT MARINER make in Rhode Island?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a MERCHANT MARINER in Rhode Island is $89,666 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $106,371
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $81,453 to $98,410
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $73,977

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MERCHANT MARINER Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,410	$8,201	$1,893	$47
Average	$89,666	$7,472	$1,724	$43
25th Percentile	$81,453	$6,788	$1,566	$39

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Key Factors That Influence MERCHANT MARINER Salaries

A MERCHANT MARINER'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 Do MERCHANT MARINER 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 MERCHANT MARINERs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $95,754.
California: $95,391.
Massachusetts: $94,120.

District of Columbia $95,754 California $95,391 Massachusetts $94,120 Washington $93,774 New Jersey $93,739 Alaska $93,618 Connecticut $92,425 New York $91,940

Hawaii $90,392 Rhode Island $89,666 Maryland $89,173 Minnesota $88,498 Colorado $88,239 Illinois $88,152 Oregon $87,824 Delaware $87,582

New Hampshire $87,429 Virginia $87,089 Pennsylvania $86,094 Nevada $85,592 North Dakota $85,428 Michigan $85,169 Wisconsin $85,074 Vermont $84,883

Texas $84,356 Maine $84,321 Arizona $84,269 Ohio $84,209 Georgia $83,413 Indiana $83,015 Wyoming $82,937 Utah $82,816

Iowa $82,764 Kansas $82,349 Louisiana $82,228 North Carolina $82,185 Missouri $82,168 Florida $81,830 Montana $81,649 Nebraska $81,476

Kentucky $81,381 South Carolina $81,035 Tennessee $80,819 Idaho $80,732 New Mexico $80,101 Oklahoma $79,962 Alabama $79,452 South Dakota $78,596

Arkansas $78,129 West Virginia $77,878 Mississippi $77,126

Top Paying Cities for MERCHANT MARINERs

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:

Adamsville: $90,787
Albion: $90,019
Ashaway: $90,615

Adamsville, RI $90,787 Albion, RI $90,019 Ashaway, RI $90,615 Barrington, RI $89,783 Block Island, RI $90,282 Bradford, RI $90,560 Bristol, RI $90,128 Carolina, RI $90,410

Charlestown, RI $90,443 Chepachet, RI $90,263 Clayville, RI $90,012 Coventry, RI $90,016 West Greenwich, RI $90,264 East Greenwich, RI $89,956 Exeter, RI $90,239 Fiskeville, RI $89,781

Forestdale, RI $90,473 Foster, RI $90,216 Glendale, RI $90,480 Greene, RI $90,334 Greenville, RI $89,815 Harmony, RI $89,931 Harrisville, RI $90,441 Hope, RI $89,837

Hope Valley, RI $90,535 Hopkinton, RI $90,654 Jamestown, RI $90,352 Kenyon, RI $90,399 Little Compton, RI $90,773 Manville, RI $90,138 Mapleville, RI $90,281 Newport, RI $90,442

Middletown, RI $90,482 North Kingstown, RI $90,110 North Scituate, RI $89,932 Oakland, RI $90,378 Pascoag, RI $90,500 Pawtucket, RI $89,648 Central Falls, RI $89,688 Cumberland, RI $90,198

Lincoln, RI $89,778 Portsmouth, RI $90,433 Prudence Island, RI $90,247 Rockville, RI $90,640 Saunderstown, RI $90,297 Shannock, RI $90,404 Slatersville, RI $90,474 Slocum, RI $90,295

Tiverton, RI $90,708 Wakefield, RI $90,374 Kingston, RI $90,339 Narragansett, RI $90,399 Peace Dale, RI $90,363 Warren, RI $90,014 Warwick, RI $89,764 Westerly, RI $90,636

West Kingston, RI $90,368 West Warwick, RI $89,873 Wood River Junction, RI $90,497 Woonsocket, RI $90,478 North Smithfield, RI $90,272 Wyoming, RI $90,404 Providence, RI $89,623 Cranston, RI $89,635

North Providence, RI $89,645 East Providence, RI $89,629 Riverside, RI $89,657 Rumford, RI $89,644 Smithfield, RI $89,826 Johnston, RI $89,675

MERCHANT MARINER Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For MERCHANT MARINER roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Insurance, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, MERCHANT MARINER positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view MERCHANT MARINER as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a MERCHANT MARINER

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Insurance	$107,599	$52.0	20%

MERCHANT MARINER Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a MERCHANT MARINER'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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

$81,453

Average $89,666/year

$98,410

$6,788

Average $7,472/month

$8,201

$1,566

Average $1,724/week

$1,893

$39

Average $43/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,410	$8,201	$1,893	$47
Average	$89,666	$7,472	$1,724	$43
25th Percentile	$81,453	$6,788	$1,566	$39

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