Ship Captain Salary in Des Moines, IA

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How much does a Ship Captain make in Des Moines, IA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Ship Captain in Des Moines, IA is $122,764. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $108,472 to $137,571, with most professionals earning between $95,459 and $151,052.

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Average Salary Range for Ship Captain in Des Moines, IA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
108472
137571
122764

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
113795
148620
129689
What is the average salary for Ship Captain in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Ship Captain in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Ship Captain ranges from $108,472 to $137,571 with the average base salary of $122,764. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $113,795 to $148,620 with the average total cash compensation of $129,689.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $122,764 $108,472 - $137,571
Bonus $6,925 $5,324 - $11,048
Total Pay $129,689 $113,795 - $148,620
* 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.

Ship Captain Salary Near Des Moines, IA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,993 - $136,964 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Urbandale, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,993 - $136,964 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ames, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,987 - $135,688 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,819 - $127,866 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Waterloo, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,684 - $128,962 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,996 - $135,699 COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
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