Able Seaman Salary in Corpus Christi, Texas

How much does an Able Seaman make in Corpus Christi, TX?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Able Seaman in Corpus Christi, TX is $58,677. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $50,708 to $67,167, with most professionals earning between $43,453 and $74,897.

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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 Corpus Christi, TX

Average Base Salary

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50708

67167

58677

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

51943

70660

60833

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 Corpus Christi, TX. The base salary for Able Seaman ranges from $50,708 to $67,167 with the average base salary of $58,677. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,943 to $70,660 with the average total cash compensation of $60,833.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$58,677	$50,708 - $67,167
Bonus	$2,157	$1,235 - $3,493
Total Pay	$60,833	$51,943 - $70,660

* 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 Corpus Christi, TX

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Corpus Christi, TX
CITY, STATE Harlingen, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,651 - $61,793	COMPARE TO Corpus Christi, TX
CITY, STATE Mcallen, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,461 - $61,542	COMPARE TO Corpus Christi, TX
CITY, STATE Brownsville, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,575 - $61,692	COMPARE TO Corpus Christi, TX
CITY, STATE Laredo, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,152 - $63,782	COMPARE TO Corpus Christi, TX
CITY, STATE San Antonio, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,308 - $66,637	COMPARE TO Corpus Christi, TX
CITY, STATE Austin, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,490 - $70,852	COMPARE TO Corpus Christi, TX

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About Corpus Christi, Texas

Corpus Christi (/ˌkɔːrpəs ˈkrɪsti/), colloquially Corpus (Latin: Body of Christ), is a coastal city in the South Texas region of the U.S. state of Texas. The county seat of Nueces County, it also extends into Aransas, Kleberg, and San Patricio Counties. It is 130 miles southeast of San Antonio. Its political boundaries encompass Nueces Bay and Corpus Christi Bay. Its zoned boundaries include small land parcels or water inlets of three neighboring counties. The city's population was estimated to be 320,434 in 2014, making it the eighth-most populous city in Texas. The Corpus Christi metropolita...

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