Able Bodied Seaman
Able Bodied Seaman Job Description
Able Seamen Stand watch at bow or on wing of bridge to look for obstructions in path of vessel. Measure water depth. Turn wheel on bridge or use emergency equipment as directed by mate. Break out, rig, overhaul, and store cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear. Chip rust from and paint deck or ship’s structure. Must hold government-issued certification. Must hold certification when working aboard liquid-carrying vessels.
Able Bodied Seaman Salary Statistics as of 2015
Average annual salary for a Able Bodied Seaman is $51412 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $75574. The lowest salary reported was $30000. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Median hourly wage for a Able Bodied Seaman is $25.57 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $37.58. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $14.92. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Bonuses for a Able Bodied Seaman are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $2035 from people with under 1 year of experience.
These are the highest paying states for a Able Bodied Seaman. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
Louisiana – $28,596 – $74,654
Virginia – n/a
These are the highest paying cities for a Able Bodied Seaman. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
New Orleans, Louisiana –
Morgan City, Louisiana –
Norfolk, Virginia –
Galliano, Louisiana –
This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Able Bodied Seaman from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $51412 while in 2007 it was just $47678.58
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Based on our stats gathered across the U.S. 11% of Able Bodied Seamans were females while 89% were males. These numbers are based on averages across all states combined. Some individual states may have a much different ratio however.
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