Vessel Operator Salary in Madison, WI

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How much does a Vessel Operator make in Madison, WI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Vessel Operator in Madison, WI is $48,377. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $43,197 to $54,758, with most professionals earning between $38,480 and $60,568.

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Average Salary Range for Vessel Operator in Madison, WI

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
43197
54758
48377

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
43796
55883
49217
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 Madison, WI. The base salary for Vessel Operator ranges from $43,197 to $54,758 with the average base salary of $48,377. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $43,796 to $55,883 with the average total cash compensation of $49,217.

View Average Salary for Vessel Operator as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $48,377 $43,197 - $54,758
Bonus $840 $599 - $1,125
Total Pay $49,217 $43,796 - $55,883
* 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 Madison, WI

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,342 - $53,674 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Rockford, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,232 - $53,535 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Waukesha, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,731 - $55,436 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Milwaukee, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,894 - $55,642 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Oshkosh, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,039 - $53,291 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Dubuque, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,386 - $52,463 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
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About Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

Madison, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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