Ship Captain Salary in Mobile, AL

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How much does a Ship Captain make in Mobile, AL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Ship Captain in Mobile, AL is $115,558. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $102,101 to $129,498, with most professionals earning between $89,850 and $142,189.

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Average Salary Range for Ship Captain in Mobile, AL

Average Base Salary

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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 Mobile, AL. The base salary for Ship Captain ranges from $102,101 to $129,498 with the average base salary of $115,558. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $107,113 to $139,900 with the average total cash compensation of $122,077.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $115,558 $102,101 - $129,498
Bonus $6,519 $5,011 - $10,402
Total Pay $122,077 $107,113 - $139,900
* 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 Mobile, AL

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Mobile, AL
CITY, STATE Pascagoula, MS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,852 - $125,377 COMPARE TO Mobile, AL
CITY, STATE Pensacola, FL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,183 - $128,333 COMPARE TO Mobile, AL
CITY, STATE Biloxi, MS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,311 - $125,959 COMPARE TO Mobile, AL
CITY, STATE Gulfport, MS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,527 - $124,964 COMPARE TO Mobile, AL
CITY, STATE Hattiesburg, MS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,911 - $124,183 COMPARE TO Mobile, AL
CITY, STATE Georgiana, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,583 - $125,035 COMPARE TO Mobile, AL
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About Mobile, Alabama    Mobile (/moʊˈbiːl/ moh-BEEL; French pronunciation: ​[mɔ.bil]) is the county seat of Mobile County, Alabama, United States. The population within the c....More

Mobile, Alabama  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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