How much does a Ship Captain make in Duluth, MN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Ship Captain in Duluth, MN is $121,646. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $107,480 to $136,320, with most professionals earning between $94,583 and $149,679.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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128508
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 Duluth, MN. The base salary for Ship Captain ranges from $107,480 to $136,320 with the average base salary of $121,646. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $112,755 to $147,269 with the average total cash compensation of $128,508.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $121,646 $107,480 - $136,320
Bonus $6,862 $5,275 - $10,950
Total Pay $128,508 $112,755 - $147,269
* 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 Duluth, MN
CITY, STATE Saint Paul, MN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,273 - $148,741 COMPARE TO Duluth, MN
CITY, STATE Saint Cloud, MN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $110,539 - $140,199 COMPARE TO Duluth, MN
CITY, STATE Minneapolis, MN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,273 - $148,741 COMPARE TO Duluth, MN
CITY, STATE Minnetonka, MN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,273 - $148,741 COMPARE TO Duluth, MN
CITY, STATE Eau Claire, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,917 - $136,874 COMPARE TO Duluth, MN
CITY, STATE Eden Prairie, MN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,072 - $148,485 COMPARE TO Duluth, MN
See salaries for Ship Captain in locations close to Duluth, MN. Pay for the same job may vary based on the location and on the location and on other factors such as the size of company, the industry, and other local conditions.
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Cruise Ship Captain LOCATION Duluth, MN MINIMUM SALARY $80,724 MAXIMUM SALARY $109,773
JOB TITLE Ship Engineer LOCATION Duluth, MN MINIMUM SALARY $50,055 MAXIMUM SALARY $74,172
JOB TITLE Captain LOCATION Duluth, MN MINIMUM SALARY $125,700 MAXIMUM SALARY $158,200
JOB TITLE Ship Welder LOCATION Duluth, MN MINIMUM SALARY $50,557 MAXIMUM SALARY $60,120
JOB TITLE Ship Operator LOCATION Duluth, MN MINIMUM SALARY $54,957 MAXIMUM SALARY $82,772
JOB TITLE Ship Officer LOCATION Duluth, MN MINIMUM SALARY $62,357 MAXIMUM SALARY $74,636
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About Duluth, Minnesota    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 87.43 square miles (226.44 km2); 67.79 square miles (175.58 km2) is land an....More

Duluth, Minnesota  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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