As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Ordinary Seaman in Alaska is $53,647, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,032 weekly, or $4,471 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Ordinary Seaman in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Ordinary Seaman in Alaska vary widely, spanning from $34,016 to $75,952. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($43,371) and 75th percentile ($65,322), while top earners (90th percentile) make $75,952 per year. This $21,951 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Safety Regulations, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Alaska Ordinary Seaman often earn 8.2% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 32 companies. However, Alaska currently ranks 6 nationwide for Ordinary Seaman job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Ordinary Seaman Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Ordinary Seaman Salary $34,016 AK August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Ordinary Seaman Salary $43,371 AK August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Ordinary Seaman Salary $53,647 AK August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Ordinary Seaman Salary $65,322 AK August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Ordinary Seaman Salary $75,952 AK August 01, 2026
25% $43,371 10% $34,016 90% $75,952 75% $65,322 $53,647 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Ordinary Seaman ?

An ordinary seaman (OS) is a naval rating of the deck department of a ship. The position is an apprenticeship to become an able seaman, and has been for centuries. In modern times, an OS is required to work on a ship for a specific amount of time, gaining what is referred to as "sea time". For centuries, the term ordinary seaman was used to refer to a seaman with between one and two years' experience at sea, who showed enough seamanship to be so rated by their captain. An OS is generally not required to stand watch, but must pass examinations on watchstanding skills such as performing look...

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Location Palmer, AK Avg. Salary $53,276 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Sitka, AK Avg. Salary $53,239 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adak, AK Avg. Salary $53,252 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Akiachak, AK Avg. Salary $53,332 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Akiak, AK Avg. Salary $53,354 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Akutan, AK Avg. Salary $53,308 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alakanuk, AK Avg. Salary $53,293 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aleknagik, AK Avg. Salary $53,258 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Allakaket, AK Avg. Salary $53,245 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ambler, AK Avg. Salary $53,296 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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