Ship Captain Salary in Saint Paul, MN

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How much does a Ship Captain make in Saint Paul, MN?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Ship Captain in Saint Paul, MN is $133,078. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $117,581 to $149,132, with most professionals earning between $103,471 and $163,749.

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Average Salary Range for Ship Captain in Saint Paul, MN

Average Base Salary

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140586
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 Saint Paul, MN. The base salary for Ship Captain ranges from $117,581 to $149,132 with the average base salary of $133,078. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $123,353 to $161,112 with the average total cash compensation of $140,586.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $133,078 $117,581 - $149,132
Bonus $7,508 $5,772 - $11,979
Total Pay $140,586 $123,353 - $161,112
* 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 Saint Paul, MN

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Saint Paul, MN
CITY, STATE Minneapolis, MN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,581 - $149,132 COMPARE TO Saint Paul, MN 0%
CITY, STATE Burnsville, MN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,244 - $148,705 COMPARE TO Saint Paul, MN
CITY, STATE Eden Prairie, MN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,379 - $148,876 COMPARE TO Saint Paul, MN
CITY, STATE Minnetonka, MN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,581 - $149,132 COMPARE TO Saint Paul, MN 0%
CITY, STATE Lakeville, MN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,839 - $148,192 COMPARE TO Saint Paul, MN
CITY, STATE Rochester, MN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,626 - $142,848 COMPARE TO Saint Paul, MN
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About Saint Paul, Minnesota    Saint Paul's history and growth as a landing port are tied to water. The city's defining physical characteristic, the confluence of the Mississippi an....More

Saint Paul, Minnesota  area prices were up 1.4% from a year ago

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