How much do ships’ deck crews and related workers earn in the United States
$51,230a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $4,269 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $3,608
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
What ships’ deck crews and related workers earn in the United States
Lowest 10%: $34,560Median: $51,230Highest 10%: $83,690
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $76,370 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $73,750 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $72,990 |
| 9. United Kingdom | $52,680 |
| 10. United States | $51,230 |
| 11. Sweden estimate | $51,220 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $424 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Train driver$78,420
- Signalman$76,490
- Motorcyle courier$37,720
- Taxi driver$42,530
- Bus driver$48,860
- Truck driver$58,640
- Farm equipment operator$47,250
- Earthmoving and related plant operators$59,120
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Hawaii | $76,190 |
| Oregon | $70,410 |
| New Jersey | $69,900 |
| Washington | $66,550 |
| Alaska | $63,130 |
| Delaware | $60,040 |
| Tennessee | $59,400 |
| Florida | $57,260 |
| Minnesota | $56,680 |
| Indiana | $56,570 |
See all 34 states
| Texas | $55,290 |
| New York | $54,360 |
| Ohio | $53,520 |
| California | $53,090 |
| Missouri | $51,940 |
| Michigan | $50,820 |
| Illinois | $50,770 |
| South Carolina | $50,500 |
| Mississippi | $50,390 |
| Virginia | $49,120 |
| Wisconsin | $48,880 |
| Rhode Island | $48,860 |
| Iowa | $48,100 |
| Kentucky | $47,460 |
| West Virginia | $47,370 |
| Maine | $46,800 |
| Louisiana | $46,590 |
| Connecticut | $45,330 |
| North Carolina | $44,770 |
| Massachusetts | $44,140 |
| Alabama | $43,000 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,810 |
| Georgia | $37,500 |
| Arkansas | $23,960 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Sailor and Marine Oiler | $51,520 |
| Motorboat Operator | $47,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much do ships’ deck crews and related workers earn a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $4,269 a month, $51,230 a year.
Which country pays ships’ deck crews and related workers the most?
Germany, with a median of $54,650 a year before tax, according to our data.
Do ships’ deck crews and related workers earn more in the United States or in Germany?
In Germany: $54,650 a year against $51,230 in the United States, 1.1 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate