Able Seaman Salary in High Point, North Carolina

How much does an Able Seaman make in High Point, NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Able Seaman in High Point, NC is $58,619. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $50,658 to $67,097, with most professionals earning between $43,410 and $74,817.

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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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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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Average Salary Range for Able Seaman in High Point, NC

Average Base Salary

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50658

67097

58619

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

51893

70596

60773

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 High Point, NC. The base salary for Able Seaman ranges from $50,658 to $67,097 with the average base salary of $58,619. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,893 to $70,596 with the average total cash compensation of $60,773.

View Average Salary for Able Seaman as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$58,619	$50,658 - $67,097
Bonus	$2,154	$1,235 - $3,498
Total Pay	$60,773	$51,893 - $70,596

* 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 High Point, NC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO High Point, NC
CITY, STATE Greensboro, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,173 - $66,455	COMPARE TO High Point, NC
CITY, STATE Winston Salem, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,162 - $66,441	COMPARE TO High Point, NC
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,947 - $66,155	COMPARE TO High Point, NC
CITY, STATE Salisbury, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,502 - $66,890	COMPARE TO High Point, NC
CITY, STATE Chapel Hill, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,876 - $68,711	COMPARE TO High Point, NC
CITY, STATE Durham, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,545 - $69,596	COMPARE TO High Point, NC

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About High Point, North Carolina

High Point is a city located in the Piedmont Triad region of the state of North Carolina. Most of the city is located in Guilford County, with portions spilling into neighboring Randolph, Davidson, and Forsyth counties. High Point is North Carolina's only city that extends into four counties. As of the 2010 census the city had a total population of 104,371, with an estimated population of 108,629 in 2014. High Point is currently the ninth-largest municipality in North Carolina, and the 259th largest city in America. High Point is known for its furniture, textiles, and bus manufacturing. The ci...

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