Vessel Operator Salary in Fargo, ND

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How much does a Vessel Operator make in Fargo, ND?

As of February 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Vessel Operator in Fargo, ND is $46,877. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $41,855 to $53,058, with most professionals earning between $37,283 and $58,686.

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Average Salary Range for Vessel Operator in Fargo, ND

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 Fargo, ND. The base salary for Vessel Operator ranges from $41,855 to $53,058 with the average base salary of $46,877. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $42,437 to $54,147 with the average total cash compensation of $47,692.

View Average Salary for Vessel Operator as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $46,877 $41,855 - $53,058
Bonus $816 $581 - $1,089
Total Pay $47,692 $42,437 - $54,147
* 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 Fargo, ND

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Fargo, ND
CITY, STATE West Fargo, ND AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,905 - $51,853 COMPARE TO Fargo, ND
CITY, STATE Grand Forks, ND AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,156 - $49,637 COMPARE TO Fargo, ND
CITY, STATE Aberdeen, SD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,078 - $45,735 COMPARE TO Fargo, ND
CITY, STATE Watertown, SD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,485 - $48,786 COMPARE TO Fargo, ND
CITY, STATE Saint Cloud, MN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,816 - $53,008 COMPARE TO Fargo, ND
CITY, STATE Bismarck, ND AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,562 - $53,953 COMPARE TO Fargo, ND
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About Fargo, North Dakota    Fargo is a core city of the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area, which also includes Moorhead, West Fargo, and Dilworth as well as outlying communities. ....More

Fargo, North Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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