Vessel Operator Salary in Birmingham, AL

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How much does a Vessel Operator make in Birmingham, AL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Vessel Operator in Birmingham, AL is $45,723. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $40,827 to $51,752, with most professionals earning between $36,369 and $57,240.

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Average Salary Range for Vessel Operator in Birmingham, AL

Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Vessel Operator in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Vessel Operator in Birmingham, AL. The base salary for Vessel Operator ranges from $40,827 to $51,752 with the average base salary of $45,723. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $41,391 to $52,814 with the average total cash compensation of $46,518.

View Average Salary for Vessel Operator as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $45,723 $40,827 - $51,752
Bonus $795 $564 - $1,062
Total Pay $46,518 $41,391 - $52,814
* 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.

Vessel Operator Salary Near Birmingham, AL

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Birmingham, AL
CITY, STATE Tuscaloosa, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,981 - $51,948 COMPARE TO Birmingham, AL
CITY, STATE Gadsden, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,179 - $52,198 COMPARE TO Birmingham, AL
CITY, STATE Decatur, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,425 - $51,243 COMPARE TO Birmingham, AL
CITY, STATE Prattville, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,201 - $49,690 COMPARE TO Birmingham, AL
CITY, STATE Tanner, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,594 - $51,456 COMPARE TO Birmingham, AL
CITY, STATE Madison, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,801 - $52,987 COMPARE TO Birmingham, AL
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About Birmingham, Alabama    Birmingham (/ˈbɜːrmɪŋhæm/ BUR-ming-ham) is a city located in the north central region of the U.S. state of Alabama. With an estimated 2017 population....More

Birmingham, Alabama  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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