Ship Captain Salary in Scranton, PA

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How much does a Ship Captain make in Scranton, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Ship Captain in Scranton, PA is $120,910. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $106,830 to $135,495, with most professionals earning between $94,011 and $148,774.

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Average Salary Range for Ship Captain in Scranton, PA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
106830
135495
120910

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
112073
146379
127731
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 Scranton, PA. The base salary for Ship Captain ranges from $106,830 to $135,495 with the average base salary of $120,910. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $112,073 to $146,379 with the average total cash compensation of $127,731.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $120,910 $106,830 - $135,495
Bonus $6,821 $5,243 - $10,883
Total Pay $127,731 $112,073 - $146,379
* 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 Scranton, PA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Stroudsburg, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,071 - $143,411 COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Binghamton, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,995 - $136,973 COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Easton, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,850 - $141,862 COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Bethlehem, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,029 - $142,090 COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Allentown, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,029 - $142,090 COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
CITY, STATE Williamsport, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,536 - $136,391 COMPARE TO Scranton, PA
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About Scranton, Pennsylvania    Scranton is the sixth-largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is the county seat and largest city of Lackawanna County in Northeastern Pe....More

Scranton, Pennsylvania  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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