What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Vessel Operations Manager?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Vessel Operations Manager jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Barre, VT (33.2% above average), followed by Fall River, MA and North Haven, CT. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Barre, VT $84,499 $7,041 $1,624 $40.62 Fall River, MA $83,234 $6,936 $1,600 $40.02 North Haven, CT $82,156 $6,846 $1,579 $39.50 Fernley, NV $80,576 $6,714 $1,549 $38.74 Lancaster, PA $77,088 $6,424 $1,482 $37.06 Weirton, WV $76,749 $6,395 $1,475 $36.90 Sitka, AK $76,444 $6,370 $1,470 $36.75 Wyoming, WY $75,680 $6,306 $1,455 $36.38 San Francisco, CA $74,762 $6,230 $1,437 $35.94 Santa Clara, CA $74,525 $6,210 $1,433 $35.83

Vessel Operations Manager

Vessel Operations Manager Salary

Q: How much does a Vessel Operations Manager make?

The average annual pay for a vessel operations manager in the United States is $63,456 a year — that works out to approximately $30.51 an hour. The middle 80% of Vessel Operations Managers earn between $35,500 (10th percentile) and $108,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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Vessel Operations Manager Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$63,456

Columbus

Ohio

$61,292

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How much does a Vessel Operations Manager make?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average annual pay for a Vessel Operations Manager in the United States is $63,456 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $30.51 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,220/week or $5,288/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $118,500 and as low as $31,000, the majority of Vessel Operations Manager salaries currently range between $41,000 (25th percentile) to $77,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $108,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Vessel Operations Manager varies greatly (by as much as 36500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Vessel Operations Manager in your area makes on average $61,292 per year, or $2,164 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $63,456. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Vessel Operations Manager salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Vessel Operations Manager jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Vessel Operations Manager Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Vessel Operations Manager job is above the national average. Topping the list is Barre, VT, , with Fall River, MA, and North Haven, CT, close behind in the second and third positions. North Haven, CT, beats the national average by $18,700 (29.5%), and Barre, VT, furthers that trend with another $21,043 (33.2%) above the $63,456 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Vessel Operations Manager appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 12% between Barre, VT, and Santa Clara, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Vessel Operations Manager role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Barre, VT	$84,499	$7,041	$1,624	$40.62
Fall River, MA	$83,234	$6,936	$1,600	$40.02
North Haven, CT	$82,156	$6,846	$1,579	$39.50
Fernley, NV	$80,576	$6,714	$1,549	$38.74
Lancaster, PA	$77,088	$6,424	$1,482	$37.06
Weirton, WV	$76,749	$6,395	$1,475	$36.90
Sitka, AK	$76,444	$6,370	$1,470	$36.75
Wyoming, WY	$75,680	$6,306	$1,455	$36.38
San Francisco, CA	$74,762	$6,230	$1,437	$35.94
Santa Clara, CA	$74,525	$6,210	$1,433	$35.83

What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Vessel Operations Manager Jobs in the U.S.

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