Vessel Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Vessel Manager make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Vessel Manager in the United States is $105,904 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

However, a Vessel Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $136,448
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $94,200 to $121,892
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $83,544
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Vessel Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $121,892 $10,158 $2,344 $59
Average $105,904 $8,825 $2,037 $51
25th Percentile $94,200 $7,850 $1,812 $45
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Key Factors That Influence Vessel Manager Salaries

A Vessel Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Vessel Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Vessel Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $100,414
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $100,931
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $102,139
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $103,520
  • Expert (over 8 years): $106,374
Levels Salary
Entry Level Vessel Manager$100,414
Intermediate Level Vessel Manager$100,931
Senior Level Vessel Manager$102,139
Specialist Level Vessel Manager$103,520
Expert Level Vessel Manager$106,374
$100,414 0 yr
$100,931 < 2 yrs
$102,139 2-4 yrs
$103,520 5-8 yrs
$106,374 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Vessel Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $133,577
  • San Francisco: $132,114
  • Oakland: $129,330

What Skills Can Increase a Vessel Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 8.49% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Purchasing (Mentioned in 2.75% Job Postings): Purchasing refers to a business or organization attempting to acquire goods or services to accomplish its goals. Although there are several organizations that attempt to set standards in the purchasing process, processes can vary greatly between organizations. Typically the word “purchasing” is not used interchangeably with the word “procurement”, since procurement typically includes expediting, supplier quality, and transportation and logistics (T&L) in addition to purchasing.
  • Maintenance Management (Mentioned in 1.23% Job Postings): Planning, controlling, and overseeing maintenance resources and activities to preserve facility assets and ensure maximum efficiency.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 8.49%
Purchasing 2.75%
Maintenance Management 1.23%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Vessel Manager's salary.
  • Maintenance Management: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Team Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Performance Review: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Maintenance Management
$119,672
13%
Team Operations
$116,494
10%
Performance Review
$115,435
9%
DOT Compliance
$114,376
8%
Equipment Maintenance
$114,376
8%
Fleet Management
$114,376
8%
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Vessel Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Vessel Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Vessel Manager positions in Biotechnology or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Vessel Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Vessel Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$127,085$61.020%

How Education impacts a Vessel Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Vessel Managers enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Vessel Manager with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $96,653 and $105,354).

Vessel Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Vessel Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.5%
High School 40.8%
Associates 17.4%
Bachelors 32.2%
Masters 7.9%
Doctorate 0.2%
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Vessel Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Vessel Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Vessel Manager

Salaries for a Vessel Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $109,586 in 2023 to around $107,315 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Vessel Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Vessel Manager Over Time

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$109,586
2024
$108,462
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FAQ about Vessel Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Vessel Manager?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Vessel Manager roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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