How much does an Able Seaman make in Reading, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Able Seaman in Reading, PA is $61,557. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $53,197 to $70,460, with most professionals earning between $45,586 and $78,566.

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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

 
 
 
53197
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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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 Reading, PA. The base salary for Able Seaman ranges from $53,197 to $70,460 with the average base salary of $61,557. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $54,494 to $74,134 with the average total cash compensation of $63,819.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $61,557 $53,197 - $70,460
Bonus $2,262 $1,297 - $3,673
Total Pay $63,819 $54,494 - $74,134
* 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 Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Allentown, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,892 - $71,381 COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Lancaster, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,669 - $69,761 COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Bethlehem, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,892 - $71,381 COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE West Chester, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,245 - $73,173 COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Lebanon, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,173 - $69,104 COMPARE TO Reading, PA
CITY, STATE Doylestown, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,215 - $77,107 COMPARE TO Reading, PA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Able Bodied Seaman LOCATION Reading, PA MINIMUM SALARY $57,028 MAXIMUM SALARY $69,817
JOB TITLE Seaman LOCATION Reading, PA MINIMUM SALARY $38,345 MAXIMUM SALARY $49,656
JOB TITLE Ordinary Seaman LOCATION Reading, PA MINIMUM SALARY $38,453 MAXIMUM SALARY $57,915
JOB TITLE Ab Seaman LOCATION Reading, PA MINIMUM SALARY $79,142 MAXIMUM SALARY $108,690
JOB TITLE Merchant Seaman LOCATION Reading, PA MINIMUM SALARY $56,893 MAXIMUM SALARY $80,470
JOB TITLE Able Bodied Tankerman LOCATION Reading, PA MINIMUM SALARY $77,549 MAXIMUM SALARY $96,575
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About Reading, Pennsylvania    Reading (/ˈrɛdɪŋ/ RED-ing; Pennsylvania German: Reddin) is a city in and the county seat of Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. With a populati....More

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