Hourly Wage for Able Seaman Salary in the United States

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How much does an Able Seaman make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for an Able Seaman in the United States is $29 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $25 and $33. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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What is an Able Seaman?

An Able Seaman (AB) is a naval rating of the deck department of a merchant ship with more than two years' experience at sea and considered "well acquainted with his duty". An AB may work as a watchstander, a day worker, or a combination of these roles. Once a sufficient amount of sea time is acquired, then the AB can apply to take a series of courses/examinations to become certified as an officer....

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Vessel Chief Engineer

Curtin Maritime - Long Beach , CA

Able Seaman Endorsement * Passport VESSEL PROFICIENCIES: * Skilled in all Deckhand I - III position duties * Assistant or sole Engineer on tugs * Basic knowledge and troubleshooting abilities on ...

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Deckhand

Curtin Maritime - Long Beach , CA

Able Body Seaman Endorsement (Unlimited, Limited & Special) RESPONSIBILITIES AND GOALS: * Ability to work independently on projects and tasks KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL: On Deck: * Making and breaking tow ...

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Shore Offshore Services - Amelia , LA

Able Body Seaman * Vanuatu flagged tug crews * Able seafarer deck II/4 or II/5 * Chief engineer III/3 * Able seafarer engine III/4 or III/5 * QMED/OILER * Derrick Crane Operator Requirements include

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What does an Able Seaman do?

Common responsibilities of an Able Seaman

Active Top Secret clearance is highly desired.

January 31, 2023

Maintains the cleanliness of the vessel.

February 24, 2023

Participate in ongoing research projects as necessary.

April 12, 2023

Handling lines, docking and undocking.

April 22, 2023

Execute all possible assigned general deck activities on board of the vessel including maintenance, conservation, cleaning and tidying activities, lashing and securing cargo and manning mooring stations.

April 29, 2023

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Able Seaman in the United States. The average hourly rate for Able Seaman ranges from $25 to $33 with the average hourly pay of $29. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $26 to $35 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $30.

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