How much does an Able Seaman make in Boise, ID?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Able Seaman in Boise, ID is $57,921. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $50,055 to $66,305, with most professionals earning between $42,893 and $73,939.

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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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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
50055
66305
57921

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
51280
69756
60050
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 Boise, ID. The base salary for Able Seaman ranges from $50,055 to $66,305 with the average base salary of $57,921. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,280 to $69,756 with the average total cash compensation of $60,050.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $57,921 $50,055 - $66,305
Bonus $2,128 $1,224 - $3,451
Total Pay $60,050 $51,280 - $69,756
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Boise, ID
CITY, STATE Meridian, ID AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,070 - $66,325 COMPARE TO Boise, ID
CITY, STATE Nampa, ID AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,585 - $65,683 COMPARE TO Boise, ID
CITY, STATE Caldwell, ID AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,531 - $65,612 COMPARE TO Boise, ID
CITY, STATE Twin Falls, ID AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,718 - $61,885 COMPARE TO Boise, ID
CITY, STATE Pocatello, ID AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,772 - $61,956 COMPARE TO Boise, ID
CITY, STATE Idaho Falls, ID AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,927 - $64,812 COMPARE TO Boise, ID
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Able Bodied Seaman LOCATION Boise, ID MINIMUM SALARY $53,763 MAXIMUM SALARY $65,819
JOB TITLE Seaman LOCATION Boise, ID MINIMUM SALARY $36,098 MAXIMUM SALARY $46,748
JOB TITLE Ordinary Seaman LOCATION Boise, ID MINIMUM SALARY $36,109 MAXIMUM SALARY $54,384
JOB TITLE Ab Seaman LOCATION Boise, ID MINIMUM SALARY $74,609 MAXIMUM SALARY $102,465
JOB TITLE Merchant Seaman LOCATION Boise, ID MINIMUM SALARY $53,617 MAXIMUM SALARY $75,842
JOB TITLE Able Bodied Tankerman LOCATION Boise, ID MINIMUM SALARY $72,985 MAXIMUM SALARY $90,886
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About Boise, Idaho    Boise (/ˈbɔɪsi/ (listen)) is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Idaho, and is the county seat of Ada County. Located on the Boise....More

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