Able Seaman Salary in Biloxi, Mississippi

How much does an Able Seaman make in Biloxi, MS?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Able Seaman in Biloxi, MS is $55,181. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $47,687 to $63,168, with most professionals earning between $40,864 and $70,441.

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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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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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Average Salary Range for Able Seaman in Biloxi, MS

Average Base Salary

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47687

63168

55181

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

48853

66456

57209

What is the average salary for Able Seaman in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Able Seaman in Biloxi, MS. The base salary for Able Seaman ranges from $47,687 to $63,168 with the average base salary of $55,181. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $48,853 to $66,456 with the average total cash compensation of $57,209.

View Average Salary for Able Seaman as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$55,181	$47,687 - $63,168
Bonus	$2,027	$1,167 - $3,287
Total Pay	$57,209	$48,853 - $66,456

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Able Seaman Salary Near Biloxi, MS

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Biloxi, MS
CITY, STATE Gulfport, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,326 - $62,691	COMPARE TO Biloxi, MS
CITY, STATE Pascagoula, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,482 - $62,898	COMPARE TO Biloxi, MS
CITY, STATE Mobile, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,775 - $65,935	COMPARE TO Biloxi, MS
CITY, STATE Hattiesburg, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,030 - $62,299	COMPARE TO Biloxi, MS
CITY, STATE New Orleans, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,694 - $69,801	COMPARE TO Biloxi, MS
CITY, STATE Kenner, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,665 - $69,763	COMPARE TO Biloxi, MS

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About Biloxi, Mississippi

Biloxi (/bɪˈlʌksi/ bi-LUK-see) is a city and one of two county seats of Harrison County, Mississippi, United States (the other seat being the adjoining city of Gulfport). The 2010 United States Census recorded the population as 44,054, and in 2016 the estimated population was 45,975. The area was first settled by French colonists. The city is part of the Gulfport–Biloxi metropolitan area and the Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS Combined Statistical Area. Pre-Katrina, Biloxi was the third-largest city in Mississippi, behind Jackson and Gulfport. Due to the widespread destruction and flooding, man...

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