How much does a Ferry Operator make in Virginia? (2026)

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Ferry Operator in Virginia is $51,029 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.However, a Ferry Operator's salary can vary significantly. Hereâ€™s a look at the typical salary range:Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,814Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,258 to $56,674Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,913

What are the main factors that influence a Ferry Operator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Ferry Operator?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Ferry Operator roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change A Ferry Operator's salary?

A Ferry Operator's salary grows with experience: starting around $48,973 for beginners, reaching about $50,794 at mid-level, and approach $52,205 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Ferry Operator?

Ferry Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Ferry Operator roles are District of Columbia $56,107, California $55,894, Massachusetts $55,149. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Ferry Operator roles make?

Salaries for Ferry Operator level roles vary by specialization: Ferry Captain: $95,389; Ferry Boat Captain: $94,219; Operator, Assembly Operator: $55,925; Crane/Tower Operator: $54,671; Crane Operator: $52,057.

Ferry Operator Salary in Virginia

How much does a Ferry Operator make in Virginia? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Ferry Operator in Virginia is $51,029 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

However, a Ferry Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,814
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,258 to $56,674
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,913

10% $41,913

50% (Median) $51,029

90% $61,814

Ferry Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,674	$4,723	$1,090	$27
Average	$51,029	$4,252	$981	$25
25th Percentile	$46,258	$3,855	$890	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Ferry Operator Salaries

A Ferry Operator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Ferry Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Ferry Operator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $48,973
Early Career (1-2 years): $49,706
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $50,794
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $51,813
Expert (over 8 years): $52,205

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Ferry Operator	less than 1 year	$48,973
Early Career Level Ferry Operator	1-2 years	$49,706
Mid-Level Level Ferry Operator	2-4 years	$50,794
Senior-Level Level Ferry Operator	5-8 years	$51,813
Expert Level Ferry Operator	over 8 years	$52,205

How Do Ferry Operator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Ferry Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $56,107.
California: $55,894.
Massachusetts: $55,149.

District of Columbia $56,107 California $55,894 Massachusetts $55,149 Washington $54,946 New Jersey $54,926 Alaska $54,855 Connecticut $54,156 New York $53,872

Hawaii $52,965 Rhode Island $52,539 Maryland $52,250 Minnesota $51,855 Colorado $51,703 Illinois $51,652 Oregon $51,460 Delaware $51,318

New Hampshire $51,229 Virginia $51,029 Pennsylvania $50,446 Nevada $50,152 North Dakota $50,056 Michigan $49,904 Wisconsin $49,848 Vermont $49,737

Texas $49,428 Maine $49,408 Arizona $49,377 Ohio $49,342 Georgia $48,875 Indiana $48,642 Wyoming $48,597 Utah $48,526

Iowa $48,495 Kansas $48,252 Louisiana $48,181 North Carolina $48,156 Missouri $48,146 Florida $47,948 Montana $47,842 Nebraska $47,740

Kentucky $47,685 South Carolina $47,482 Tennessee $47,355 Idaho $47,305 New Mexico $46,935 Oklahoma $46,854 Alabama $46,555 South Dakota $46,053

Arkansas $45,779 West Virginia $45,632 Mississippi $45,191

Top Paying Cities for Ferry Operator

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $46,930
Lambsburg: $47,029
Laurel Fork: $47,082

Ivanhoe, VA $46,930

Lambsburg, VA $47,029

Laurel Fork, VA $47,082

Marion, VA $46,685

Max Meadows, VA $47,004

Meadowview, VA $46,264

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $46,639

Rocky Gap, VA $46,665

Ruther Glen, VA $49,225

Sealston, VA $50,499

Sharps, VA $49,009

Spotsylvania, VA $49,685

Sparta, VA $49,425

Stafford, VA $51,957

Stratford, VA $49,967

Tappahannock, VA $49,312

Thornburg, VA $49,848

Unionville, VA $49,040

Village, VA $49,250

Warsaw, VA $49,425

Weems, VA $48,455

Sandy Point, VA $49,489

White Stone, VA $48,320

Wicomico Church, VA $48,672

Woodford, VA $49,645

Zacata, VA $49,813

Winchester, VA $49,579

Bentonville, VA $49,154

Berryville, VA $50,294

Boyce, VA $50,386

Brucetown, VA $49,612

Chester Gap, VA $50,092

Clear Brook, VA $49,362

Cross Junction, VA $47,761

Fishers Hill, VA $48,448

Flint Hill, VA $49,821

Front Royal, VA $49,849

Gore, VA $48,029

Hume, VA $50,494

Huntly, VA $49,904

Strasburg, VA $48,259

Linden, VA $50,617

Markham, VA $50,605

Maurertown, VA $47,603

Middletown, VA $49,201

Millwood, VA $50,296

Rileyville, VA $48,603

Earlysville, VA $47,891

Esmont, VA $47,448

Faber, VA $47,238

Fishersville, VA $47,678

Free Union, VA $47,812

Gordonsville, VA $48,313

Greenwood, VA $47,620

Ivy, VA $47,911

Keene, VA $47,640

Keswick, VA $48,006

Locust Dale, VA $48,529

Lovingston, VA $46,731

Lyndhurst, VA $47,083

Montpelier Station, VA $48,325

Nellysford, VA $47,138

North Garden, VA $47,593

Orange, VA $48,797

Palmyra, VA $48,027

Piney River, VA $46,514

Quinque, VA $48,013

Roseland, VA $46,692

Ruckersville, VA $47,993

Schuyler, VA $47,281

Shipman, VA $46,724

Somerset, VA $48,327

Stanardsville, VA $47,853

Troy, VA $48,079

Tyro, VA $46,820

Waynesboro, VA $47,750

White Hall, VA $47,836

Woodberry Forest, VA $48,514

Achilles, VA $47,776

Amelia Court House, VA $48,663

Ark, VA $48,080

Arvonia, VA $47,654

Ashland, VA $49,137

Aylett, VA $49,160

Barhamsville, VA $48,452

Beaumont, VA $48,652

Beaverdam, VA $49,132

Bena, VA $47,763

Bohannon, VA $47,958

Bremo Bluff, VA $47,963

Bruington, VA $49,062

Bumpass, VA $49,058

Cardinal, VA $47,980

Cartersville, VA $48,360

Charles City, VA $48,755

Christchurch, VA $48,358

Church View, VA $48,470

Cobbs Creek, VA $48,113

Columbia, VA $48,234

Crozier, VA $48,976

Cumberland, VA $47,966

Deltaville, VA $48,152

Diggs, VA $47,977

Redwood, VA $46,691

Rich Creek, VA $46,851

Ridgeway, VA $47,177

Riner, VA $46,846

Ripplemead, VA $46,724

Rocky Mount, VA $46,733

Salem, VA $46,505

Sandy Level, VA $46,833

Shawsville, VA $46,649

Spencer, VA $47,166

Staffordsville, VA $46,931

Stanleytown, VA $47,254

Stuart, VA $47,153

Thaxton, VA $46,593

Troutville, VA $46,575

Union Hall, VA $46,742

Vesta, VA $47,093

Villamont, VA $46,570

Vinton, VA $46,483

Wirtz, VA $46,598

Woolwine, VA $47,060

Bristol, VA $45,336

Abingdon, VA $46,008

Andover, VA $45,871

Appalachia, VA $45,871

Bee, VA $46,438

Ben Hur, VA $46,062

Big Stone Gap, VA $45,463

Birchleaf, VA $46,484

Blackwater, VA $45,519

Castlewood, VA $45,652

Cleveland, VA $46,206

Clinchco, VA $46,443

Clintwood, VA $46,390

Coeburn, VA $45,948

Damascus, VA $46,369

Dante, VA $46,209

Davenport, VA $46,529

Dryden, VA $45,612

Duffield, VA $45,225

Dungannon, VA $45,390

East Stone Gap, VA $45,558

Ewing, VA $46,644

Fort Blackmore, VA $45,100

Gate City, VA $44,792

Haysi, VA $46,709

Hiltons, VA $44,898

Honaker, VA $46,464

Jonesville, VA $46,174

Keokee, VA $45,746

Lebanon, VA $46,027

Mc Clure, VA $46,218

Mendota, VA $45,350

Nickelsville, VA $45,160

Nora, VA $46,096

Norton, VA $45,921

Pennington Gap, VA $45,735

Pound, VA $46,111

Rosedale, VA $46,413

Rose Hill, VA $46,562

Saint Charles, VA $46,004

Saint Paul, VA $45,943

Weber City, VA $44,655

Whitetop, VA $46,551

Wise, VA $46,044

Pulaski, VA $47,050

Atkins, VA $46,653

Austinville, VA $47,030

Barren Springs, VA $47,070

Bastian, VA $46,659

Bland, VA $46,769

Broadford, VA $46,611

Cana, VA $47,102

Ceres, VA $46,615

Chilhowie, VA $46,599

Cripple Creek, VA $46,810

Crockett, VA $46,799

Draper, VA $47,011

Dugspur, VA $47,046

Elk Creek, VA $46,777

Emory, VA $46,467

Fancy Gap, VA $47,061

Fries, VA $46,934

Galax, VA $47,011

Glade Spring, VA $46,375

Rural Retreat, VA $46,740

Saltville, VA $46,619

Speedwell, VA $46,770

Sugar Grove, VA $46,664

Tannersville, VA $46,583

Troutdale, VA $46,631

Willis, VA $47,021

Woodlawn, VA $47,040

Wytheville, VA $46,907

Staunton, VA $47,692

Augusta Springs, VA $47,491

Bacova, VA $47,268

Blue Grass, VA $47,286

Brownsburg, VA $47,004

Buena Vista, VA $46,619

Churchville, VA $47,825

Clifton Forge, VA $47,108

Covington, VA $46,853

Craigsville, VA $47,496

Crimora, VA $47,874

Deerfield, VA $47,533

Doe Hill, VA $47,493

Fairfield, VA $46,935

Fort Defiance, VA $47,909

Glen Wilton, VA $46,929

Goshen, VA $47,291

Greenville, VA $47,262

Grottoes, VA $47,918

Head Waters, VA $47,571

Hot Springs, VA $47,136

Iron Gate, VA $47,189

Lexington, VA $47,017

Low Moor, VA $47,079

Mc Dowell, VA $47,511

Middlebrook, VA $47,274

Millboro, VA $47,311

Mint Spring, VA $47,511

Montebello, VA $46,843

Monterey, VA $47,374

Mount Sidney, VA $47,930

Mustoe, VA $47,453

New Hope, VA $47,903

Port Republic, VA $47,892

Raphine, VA $47,061

Rockbridge Baths, VA $47,107

Selma, VA $47,125

Steeles Tavern, VA $47,158

Stuarts Draft, VA $47,334

Swoope, VA $47,608

Verona, VA $47,931

Vesuvius, VA $46,738

Warm Springs, VA $47,282

West Augusta, VA $47,636

Weyers Cave, VA $47,942

Williamsville, VA $47,538

Lynchburg, VA $45,921

Altavista, VA $46,357

Alton, VA $47,370

Amherst, VA $46,233

Appomattox, VA $46,316

Bedford, VA $46,599

Big Island, VA $46,344

Blairs, VA $47,359

Brookneal, VA $46,540

Buffalo Junction, VA $47,520

Callands, VA $47,130

Chatham, VA $47,168

Clifford, VA $46,304

Clover, VA $47,254

Cluster Springs, VA $47,517

Coleman Falls, VA $46,111

Concord, VA $45,984

Crystal Hill, VA $47,181

Danville, VA $47,396

Hillsville, VA $47,102

Carson, VA $48,917

Hiwassee, VA $46,947

Independence, VA $46,784

Annandale, VA $55,666

Burke, VA $55,144

Dumfries, VA $53,530

Dunn Loring, VA $55,737

Fairfax, VA $54,905

Fairfax Station, VA $54,756

Falls Church, VA $55,786

Fort Belvoir, VA $55,111

Great Falls, VA $54,907

Greenway, VA $55,785

Lorton, VA $54,800

Merrifield, VA $55,609

Mc Lean, VA $55,780

West Mclean, VA $55,785

Mount Vernon, VA $55,318

Newington, VA $55,191

Dry Fork, VA $47,267

Brooke, VA $51,579

Evington, VA $46,176

Forest, VA $46,086

Gladstone, VA $46,356

Gladys, VA $46,357

Glasgow, VA $46,654

Goode, VA $46,238

Gretna, VA $46,832

Halifax, VA $47,356

Howardsville, VA $47,280

Hurt, VA $46,570

Java, VA $47,114

Ararat, VA $47,090

Axton, VA $47,236

Bassett, VA $47,202

Belspring, VA $46,956

Bent Mountain, VA $46,558

Blacksburg, VA $46,735

Blue Ridge, VA $46,542

Boones Mill, VA $46,525

Buchanan, VA $46,700

Callaway, VA $46,647

Christiansburg, VA $46,740

Cascade, VA $47,195

Catawba, VA $46,620

Check, VA $46,719

Claudville, VA $47,062

Cloverdale, VA $46,456

Collinsville, VA $47,358

Copper Hill, VA $46,657

Critz, VA $47,138

Daleville, VA $46,503

Dublin, VA $46,981

Eagle Rock, VA $46,834

Eggleston, VA $46,887

Elliston, VA $46,610

Ferrum, VA $46,908

Fieldale, VA $47,291

Fincastle, VA $46,648

Floyd, VA $46,911

Glade Hill, VA $46,703

Glen Lyn, VA $46,738

Goodview, VA $46,537

Hardy, VA $46,518

Henry, VA $46,978

Huddleston, VA $46,691

Keeling, VA $47,312

Chester, VA $49,147

Chesterfield, VA $49,117

Church Road, VA $48,956

Colonial Heights, VA $49,167

Courtland, VA $47,985

Dendron, VA $48,129

Dewitt, VA $48,798

Dinwiddie, VA $48,932

Disputanta, VA $48,972

Dolphin, VA $48,262

Drewryville, VA $47,880

Ebony, VA $47,550

Elberon, VA $47,931

Emporia, VA $47,988

Ford, VA $48,842

Franklin, VA $47,838

Freeman, VA $48,252

Gasburg, VA $47,652

Hopewell, VA $49,065

Ivor, VA $47,915

Jarratt, VA $48,403

Lawrenceville, VA $48,083

Mc Kenney, VA $48,671

Meredithville, VA $48,014

Newsoms, VA $47,680

Prince George, VA $49,112

Rawlings, VA $48,483

Sedley, VA $48,049

Skippers, VA $47,797

Spring Grove, VA $48,389

Stony Creek, VA $48,668

Surry, VA $47,813

Sussex, VA $48,559

Sutherland, VA $49,071

Valentines, VA $47,697

Wakefield, VA $48,111

Warfield, VA $48,523

Waverly, VA $48,489

White Plains, VA $47,670

Wilsons, VA $48,697

Yale, VA $48,362

Zuni, VA $47,896

Claremont, VA $48,454

Farmville, VA $47,546

Baskerville, VA $47,468

Indian Valley, VA $46,980

Mc Coy, VA $46,878

Martinsville, VA $47,280

Meadows Of Dan, VA $47,105

Moneta, VA $46,614

Montvale, VA $46,614

Narrows, VA $46,878

Newbern, VA $46,919

New Castle, VA $46,651

Newport, VA $46,757

New River, VA $47,049

Oriskany, VA $46,742

Paint Bank, VA $46,668

Parrott, VA $46,900

Patrick Springs, VA $47,192

Pearisburg, VA $46,925

Pembroke, VA $46,924

Penhook, VA $46,858

Pilot, VA $46,756

Pittsville, VA $46,834

Radford, VA $46,996

Long Island, VA $46,533

Lowry, VA $46,326

Lynch Station, VA $46,538

Madison Heights, VA $45,922

Monroe, VA $46,151

Naruna, VA $46,393

Nathalie, VA $46,954

Natural Bridge, VA $46,801

Natural Bridge Station, VA $46,600

Nelson, VA $47,590

Norwood, VA $46,534

Ringgold, VA $47,329

Rustburg, VA $46,028

Scottsburg, VA $47,421

Scottsville, VA $47,677

South Boston, VA $47,462

Spout Spring, VA $46,113

Sutherlin, VA $47,333

Sweet Briar, VA $46,058

Vernon Hill, VA $47,277

Virgilina, VA $47,477

Wingina, VA $46,810

Amonate, VA $46,706

Bandy, VA $46,604

Big Rock, VA $46,857

Bishop, VA $46,608

Bluefield, VA $46,752

Boissevain, VA $46,638

Breaks, VA $46,781

Burkes Garden, VA $46,656

Cedar Bluff, VA $46,724

Doran, VA $46,916

Falls Mills, VA $46,638

Grundy, VA $46,936

Horsepen, VA $46,627

Hurley, VA $46,694

Jewell Ridge, VA $46,724

Keen Mountain, VA $46,907

Mavisdale, VA $46,729

Maxie, VA $46,867

North Tazewell, VA $46,717

Oakwood, VA $46,933

Pilgrims Knob, VA $46,805

Pocahontas, VA $46,653

Pounding Mill, VA $46,790

Raven, VA $46,894

Red Ash, VA $46,938

Richlands, VA $46,911

Rowe, VA $46,746

Shortt Gap, VA $46,851

Swords Creek, VA $46,732

Tazewell, VA $46,644

Vansant, VA $46,733

Whitewood, VA $46,739

Wolford, VA $46,747

Boydton, VA $47,570

Bracey, VA $47,691

Brodnax, VA $47,875

Buckingham, VA $47,037

Burkeville, VA $47,765

Charlotte Court House, VA $47,081

Chase City, VA $47,324

Clarksville, VA $47,654

Crewe, VA $48,069

Cullen, VA $46,940

Dillwyn, VA $47,506

Drakes Branch, VA $47,319

Dundas, VA $48,023

Evergreen, VA $46,362

Fort Mitchell, VA $47,319

Green Bay, VA $47,501

Hampden Sydney, VA $47,618

Kenbridge, VA $47,766

Keysville, VA $47,315

La Crosse, VA $47,618

Lunenburg, VA $47,404

Meherrin, VA $47,409

Nottoway, VA $47,996

Pamplin, VA $46,783

Phenix, VA $46,572

Prospect, VA $47,077

Randolph, VA $47,157

Red House, VA $46,435

Red Oak, VA $47,385

Rice, VA $47,825

Saxe, VA $47,283

Skipwith, VA $47,419

South Hill, VA $47,600

Victoria, VA $47,572

Wylliesburg, VA $47,343

Roanoke, VA $46,423

Wachapreague, VA $48,203

Wardtown, VA $48,109

Wattsville, VA $48,248

Willis Wharf, VA $48,188

Windsor, VA $47,778

Withams, VA $48,210

Norfolk, VA $47,533

Newport News, VA $47,639

Fort Eustis, VA $47,658

Hampton, VA $47,668

Fort Monroe, VA $47,642

Poquoson, VA $47,653

Yorktown, VA $47,709

Lackey, VA $47,728

Seaford, VA $47,670

Portsmouth, VA $47,546

Fort Lee, VA $49,164

Petersburg, VA $49,164

Virginia State University, VA $49,164

Alberta, VA $48,193

Ammon, VA $48,838

Blackstone, VA $48,425

Boykins, VA $47,736

Branchville, VA $47,623

Capron, VA $47,971

Round Hill, VA $51,543

Catharpin, VA $53,474

Delaplane, VA $51,004

Ashburn, VA $53,696

Chantilly, VA $54,261

Gainesville, VA $53,039

Hamilton, VA $52,238

Lincoln, VA $52,187

Sterling, VA $54,349

Haymarket, VA $52,988

Herndon, VA $54,549

Leesburg, VA $52,852

Lovettsville, VA $51,681

Nokesville, VA $53,104

Upperville, VA $51,173

Warrenton, VA $51,359

Reston, VA $54,863

Waterford, VA $52,152

The Plains, VA $52,299

Doswell, VA $49,154

Dutton, VA $48,103

Fork Union, VA $48,111

Foster, VA $47,948

Glen Allen, VA $49,265

Gloucester, VA $48,051

Gloucester Point, VA $47,761

Goochland, VA $48,727

Grimstead, VA $48,068

Gum Spring, VA $48,727

Gwynn, VA $48,068

Hadensville, VA $48,651

Hallieford, VA $48,054

Hanover, VA $49,163

Hardyville, VA $48,196

Hartfield, VA $48,213

Hayes, VA $47,791

Henrico, VA $49,301

Hudgins, VA $48,031

Jamaica, VA $48,631

Jamestown, VA $47,900

Jetersville, VA $48,105

Kents Store, VA $48,219

King And Queen Court House, VA $48,704

King William, VA $48,957

Lanexa, VA $48,629

Lightfoot, VA $48,136

Little Plymouth, VA $48,643

Locust Hill, VA $48,358

Louisa, VA $48,719

Macon, VA $48,775

Maidens, VA $48,913

Manakin Sabot, VA $49,073

Mannboro, VA $48,754

Manquin, VA $49,099

Maryus, VA $47,767

Mascot, VA $48,500

Mathews, VA $47,976

Burgess, VA $48,808

Accomac, VA $48,164

Assawoman, VA $48,184

Atlantic, VA $48,249

Battery Park, VA $47,646

Belle Haven, VA $48,137

Birdsnest, VA $48,046

Bloxom, VA $48,238

Cape Charles, VA $47,980

Capeville, VA $47,990

Carrollton, VA $47,640

Carrsville, VA $47,857

Cheriton, VA $47,985

Chesapeake, VA $47,658

Chincoteague Island, VA $48,280

Wallops Island, VA $48,244

Craddockville, VA $48,144

Davis Wharf, VA $48,134

Eastville, VA $48,003

Exmore, VA $48,116

Franktown, VA $48,062

Greenbackville, VA $48,389

Greenbush, VA $48,251

Hacksneck, VA $48,117

Hallwood, VA $48,225

Harborton, VA $48,235

Horntown, VA $48,307

Oak Hall, VA $48,208

Isle Of Wight, VA $47,747

Jamesville, VA $48,089

Jenkins Bridge, VA $48,233

Keller, VA $48,175

Locustville, VA $48,173

Machipongo, VA $48,038

Mappsville, VA $48,215

Marionville, VA $48,038

Mears, VA $48,190

Melfa, VA $48,181

Modest Town, VA $48,306

Nassawadox, VA $48,088

Nelsonia, VA $48,309

New Church, VA $48,292

Onancock, VA $48,222

Onley, VA $48,169

Oyster, VA $47,996

Painter, VA $48,146

Parksley, VA $48,248

Pungoteague, VA $48,166

Quinby, VA $48,039

Rescue, VA $47,643

Sanford, VA $48,300

Saxis, VA $48,307

Seaview, VA $47,986

Smithfield, VA $47,695

Suffolk, VA $47,673

Tangier, VA $48,427

Tasley, VA $48,272

Temperanceville, VA $48,225

Townsend, VA $47,995

Virginia Beach, VA $48,293

Dulles, VA $54,878

Aldie, VA $53,146

Amissville, VA $50,560

Arcola, VA $53,678

Manassas, VA $53,767

Marshall, VA $51,302

Middleburg, VA $52,245

Catlett, VA $52,490

Centreville, VA $53,983

Clifton, VA $54,438

Orlean, VA $50,840

Paeonian Springs, VA $52,488

Paris, VA $50,840

Philomont, VA $52,090

Purcellville, VA $51,704

Bluemont, VA $51,012

Bristow, VA $53,350

Broad Run, VA $52,400

Calverton, VA $52,281

Casanova, VA $52,369

Rectortown, VA $51,238

Mechanicsville, VA $49,202

Midlothian, VA $49,127

Millers Tavern, VA $49,196

Mineral, VA $49,019

Moon, VA $47,997

Moseley, VA $48,964

New Canton, VA $47,903

New Kent, VA $48,933

New Point, VA $47,876

Newtown, VA $49,347

Norge, VA $48,207

North, VA $48,039

Oilville, VA $48,975

Onemo, VA $47,936

Ordinary, VA $47,832

Port Haywood, VA $47,869

Powhatan, VA $48,813

Providence Forge, VA $48,849

Quinton, VA $49,099

Rockville, VA $49,031

Ruthville, VA $48,748

Saint Stephens Church, VA $49,190

Saluda, VA $48,376

Sandston, VA $49,213

Sandy Hook, VA $48,717

Schley, VA $47,946

Severn, VA $47,793

Shacklefords, VA $48,402

State Farm, VA $48,936

Stevensville, VA $48,820

Studley, VA $49,198

Susan, VA $47,888

Toano, VA $48,358

Topping, VA $48,314

Trevilians, VA $48,688

Richmond, VA $49,314

Urbanna, VA $48,545

Wake, VA $48,242

Walkerton, VA $48,889

Ware Neck, VA $47,965

Water View, VA $48,534

West Point, VA $48,701

White Marsh, VA $47,885

Wicomico, VA $47,801

Williamsburg, VA $47,883

Woods Cross Roads, VA $48,057

Montpelier, VA $48,957

Oakton, VA $55,032

Occoquan, VA $54,626

Quantico, VA $52,811

Springfield, VA $55,521

Triangle, VA $53,193

Vienna, VA $55,521

Woodbridge, VA $54,232

Arlington, VA $55,801

Fort Myer, VA $55,802

Mattaponi, VA $48,520

Dhs, VA $55,801

Fort Valley, VA $48,242

Star Tannery, VA $47,770

Stephens City, VA $49,597

Stephenson, VA $49,630

Toms Brook, VA $48,215

White Post, VA $50,024

Woodstock, VA $47,817

Culpeper, VA $49,396

Aroda, VA $48,186

Banco, VA $48,349

Bealeton, VA $51,140

Boston, VA $49,265

Brandy Station, VA $50,262

Brightwood, VA $48,595

Castleton, VA $49,807

Elkwood, VA $50,196

Etlan, VA $48,483

Goldvein, VA $51,366

Graves Mill, VA $48,120

Haywood, VA $48,583

Hood, VA $47,817

Jeffersonton, VA $50,822

Leon, VA $48,800

Lignum, VA $49,906

Madison, VA $48,116

Midland, VA $51,649

Mitchells, VA $49,002

Oakpark, VA $48,421

Pratts, VA $48,111

Radiant, VA $48,289

Rapidan, VA $48,725

Remington, VA $50,733

Reva, VA $48,854

Richardsville, VA $50,323

Rixeyville, VA $50,192

Rochelle, VA $48,096

Somerville, VA $51,748

Sperryville, VA $48,807

Stevensburg, VA $50,006

Sumerduck, VA $50,747

Syria, VA $47,934

Viewtown, VA $50,225

Washington, VA $49,663

Wolftown, VA $47,821

Woodville, VA $49,288

Harrisonburg, VA $48,016

Basye, VA $47,632

Bergton, VA $47,485

Bridgewater, VA $47,926

Broadway, VA $47,778

Criders, VA $47,571

Dayton, VA $47,762

Edinburg, VA $47,713

Elkton, VA $47,857

Alexandria, VA $55,795

Fredericksburg, VA $50,554

Bowling Green, VA $49,573

Burr Hill, VA $49,579

Callao, VA $49,294

Caret, VA $49,882

Center Cross, VA $49,033

Champlain, VA $49,768

Coles Point, VA $49,954

Colonial Beach, VA $50,235

Corbin, VA $49,924

Dahlgren, VA $51,882

Dogue, VA $50,202

Dunnsville, VA $49,209

Edwardsville, VA $48,871

Farnham, VA $49,015

Garrisonville, VA $52,308

Hague, VA $49,593

Hartwood, VA $50,700

Haynesville, VA $49,552

Heathsville, VA $48,825

Hustle, VA $49,798

Irvington, VA $48,434

Jersey, VA $50,271

Kilmarnock, VA $48,475

King George, VA $51,055

Kinsale, VA $49,497

Ladysmith, VA $49,287

Lancaster, VA $48,594

Laneview, VA $48,712

Lively, VA $48,639

Locust Grove, VA $49,594

Loretto, VA $49,807

Lottsburg, VA $49,202

Merry Point, VA $48,518

Milford, VA $49,391

Mollusk, VA $48,535

Montross, VA $49,917

Morattico, VA $48,787

Mount Holly, VA $49,751

Ninde, VA $51,168

Nuttsville, VA $48,739

Oldhams, VA $49,457

Ophelia, VA $48,833

Partlow, VA $49,715

Port Royal, VA $49,794

Rappahannock Academy, VA $49,804

Reedville, VA $48,797

Rhoadesville, VA $49,126

Rollins Fork, VA $50,233

Fulks Run, VA $47,659

Hinton, VA $47,615

Keezletown, VA $47,847

Lacey Spring, VA $47,871

Linville, VA $47,846

Luray, VA $48,000

Mc Gaheysville, VA $47,903

Mount Crawford, VA $47,904

Mount Jackson, VA $47,747

Mount Solon, VA $47,754

New Market, VA $47,858

Orkney Springs, VA $47,645

Penn Laird, VA $47,924

Quicksburg, VA $47,795

Pleasant Valley, VA $47,898

Shenandoah, VA $47,874

Singers Glen, VA $47,843

Stanley, VA $47,878

Timberville, VA $47,866

Charlottesville, VA $47,952

Afton, VA $47,421

Arrington, VA $46,478

Barboursville, VA $48,138

Batesville, VA $47,838

Covesville, VA $47,425

Crozet, VA $47,860

Dyke, VA $47,837

Ruby, VA $52,058

Ferry Operator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Ferry Operator roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 90% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Biotechnology, offers compensation 50% above the average. Conversely, Ferry Operator positions in MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Ferry Operator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Ferry Operator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$76,544	$37.0	50%

Ferry Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Ferry Operator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$46,258

Average $51,029/year

$56,674

$3,855

Average $4,252/month

$4,723

$890

Average $981/week

$1,090

$22

Average $25/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,674	$4,723	$1,090	$27
Average	$51,029	$4,252	$981	$25
25th Percentile	$46,258	$3,855	$890	$22

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