Able Seaman Salary in Miami, Florida

How much does an Able Seaman make in Miami, FL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Able Seaman in Miami, FL is $60,101. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $51,939 to $68,801, with most professionals earning between $44,507 and $76,721.

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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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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 Miami, FL

Average Base Salary

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68801

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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53209

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62309

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 Miami, FL. The base salary for Able Seaman ranges from $51,939 to $68,801 with the average base salary of $60,101. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $53,209 to $72,381 with the average total cash compensation of $62,309.

View Average Salary for Able Seaman as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$60,101	$51,939 - $68,801
Bonus	$2,208	$1,271 - $3,581
Total Pay	$62,309	$53,209 - $72,381

* 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 Miami, FL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Miami, FL
CITY, STATE Hialeah, FL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,993 - $68,872	COMPARE TO Miami, FL
CITY, STATE Hollywood, FL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,267 - $69,236	COMPARE TO Miami, FL
CITY, STATE Pembroke Pines, FL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,928 - $68,787	COMPARE TO Miami, FL
CITY, STATE Fort Lauderdale, FL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,267 - $69,236	COMPARE TO Miami, FL
CITY, STATE Coconut Creek, FL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,267 - $69,236	COMPARE TO Miami, FL
CITY, STATE Boca Raton, FL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,974 - $70,173	COMPARE TO Miami, FL

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About Miami, Florida

Miami, officially the City of Miami, is the cultural, economic and financial center of South Florida. Miami is the seat of Miami-Dade County, the most populous county in Florida. The city covers an area of about 56.6 square miles (147 km2), between the Everglades to the west and Biscayne Bay on the east; with a 2017 estimated population of 463,347, Miami is the sixth most densely populated major city in the United States. The Miami metropolitan area is home to 6.1 million people and the seventh-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Miami's metro area is the second-most populous metropolis i...

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