Vessel Operator Salary in Milwaukee, WI

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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Vessel Operator in Milwaukee, WI is $49,158. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $43,894 to $55,642, with most professionals earning between $39,101 and $61,545.

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Average Salary Range for Vessel Operator in Milwaukee, WI

Average Base Salary

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43894
55642
49158

Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 Milwaukee, WI. The base salary for Vessel Operator ranges from $43,894 to $55,642 with the average base salary of $49,158. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,503 to $56,785 with the average total cash compensation of $50,012.

View Average Salary for Vessel Operator as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $49,158 $43,894 - $55,642
Bonus $854 $609 - $1,143
Total Pay $50,012 $44,503 - $56,785
* 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 Milwaukee, WI

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Waukesha, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,731 - $55,436 COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Racine, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,381 - $53,724 COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Kenosha, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,381 - $53,724 COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Waukegan, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,122 - $54,664 COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,342 - $53,674 COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Mount Prospect, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,152 - $57,237 COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
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About Milwaukee, Wisconsin    Milwaukee lies along the shores and bluffs of Lake Michigan at the confluence of three rivers: the Menomonee, the Kinnickinnic, and the Milwaukee. Sma....More

Milwaukee, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.8% from a year ago

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