Tug Captain Salary in Lincoln, NE

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How much does a Tug Captain make in Lincoln, NE?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Tug Captain in Lincoln, NE is $137,570. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $117,553 to $170,512, with most professionals earning between $99,330 and $200,504.

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Average Salary Range for Tug Captain in Lincoln, NE

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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 Lincoln, NE. The base salary for Tug Captain ranges from $117,553 to $170,512 with the average base salary of $137,570. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $117,553 to $170,512 with the average total cash compensation of $137,570.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $137,570 $117,553 - $170,512
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $137,570 $117,553 - $170,512
* 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.

Tug Captain Salary Near Lincoln, NE

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Omaha, NE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,380 - $173,162 COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Bellevue, NE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,380 - $173,162 COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Fremont, NE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,301 - $170,147 COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Council Bluffs, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,380 - $173,162 COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Grand Island, NE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,916 - $168,136 COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
CITY, STATE Hastings, NE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,916 - $168,136 COMPARE TO Lincoln, NE
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About Lincoln, Nebraska    Lincoln is the capital of the U.S. state of Nebraska and the county seat of Lancaster County. The city covers 94.267 square miles (244.150 km2) with a....More

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