Tug Captain Salary in Newport News, VA

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Tug Captain in Newport News, VA is $138,602. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $118,435 to $171,791, with most professionals earning between $100,075 and $202,009.

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Average Salary Range for Tug Captain in Newport News, VA

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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 Newport News, VA. The base salary for Tug Captain ranges from $118,435 to $171,791 with the average base salary of $138,602. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $118,435 to $171,791 with the average total cash compensation of $138,602.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $138,602 $118,435 - $171,791
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $138,602 $118,435 - $171,791
* 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 Newport News, VA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Newport News, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,435 - $171,791 COMPARE TO Newport News, VA 0%
CITY, STATE Norfolk, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,171 - $171,407 COMPARE TO Newport News, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,171 - $171,407 COMPARE TO Newport News, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,982 - $171,133 COMPARE TO Newport News, VA
CITY, STATE Chesapeake, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,019 - $171,188 COMPARE TO Newport News, VA
CITY, STATE Virginia Beach, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $120,060 - $174,148 COMPARE TO Newport News, VA
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About Newport News, Virginia    Newport News is located at 37°4′15″N 76°29′4″W / 37.07083°N 76.48444°W / 37.07083; -76.48444 (37.071046, −76.484557). According to the United State....More

Newport News, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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