How much does a Tug Captain make in Billings, MT?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Tug Captain in Billings, MT is $142,691. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $121,934 to $176,864, with most professionals earning between $103,035 and $207,976.

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What is the average salary for Tug Captain in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Tug Captain in Billings, MT. The base salary for Tug Captain ranges from $121,934 to $176,864 with the average base salary of $142,691. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $121,934 to $176,864 with the average total cash compensation of $142,691.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $142,691 $121,934 - $176,864
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $142,691 $121,934 - $176,864
* 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 Billings, MT
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CITY, STATE Cody, WY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,288 - $173,027 COMPARE TO Billings, MT
CITY, STATE Bozeman, MT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,377 - $154,299 COMPARE TO Billings, MT
CITY, STATE Belgrade, MT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,377 - $154,299 COMPARE TO Billings, MT
CITY, STATE Great Falls, MT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $110,937 - $160,913 COMPARE TO Billings, MT
CITY, STATE Gillette, WY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,581 - $163,297 COMPARE TO Billings, MT
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Tug Boat Captain LOCATION Billings, MT MINIMUM SALARY $94,355 MAXIMUM SALARY $120,869
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About Billings, Montana    Billings is the largest city in the U.S. state of Montana, with a population estimated at 109,642 as of 2017. Located in the south-central portion of ....More

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