How much does an Able Seaman make in Saint Petersburg, FL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Able Seaman in Saint Petersburg, FL is $59,130. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $51,100 to $67,683, with most professionals earning between $43,789 and $75,470.

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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

 
 
 
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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 Saint Petersburg, FL. The base salary for Able Seaman ranges from $51,100 to $67,683 with the average base salary of $59,130. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,346 to $71,212 with the average total cash compensation of $61,304.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $59,130 $51,100 - $67,683
Bonus $2,173 $1,246 - $3,529
Total Pay $61,304 $52,346 - $71,212
* 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 Saint Petersburg, FL
CITY, STATE Clearwater, FL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,825 - $67,319 COMPARE TO Saint Petersburg, FL
CITY, STATE Tampa, FL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,089 - $67,669 COMPARE TO Saint Petersburg, FL
CITY, STATE Brandon, FL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,089 - $67,669 COMPARE TO Saint Petersburg, FL
CITY, STATE Bradenton, FL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,036 - $67,597 COMPARE TO Saint Petersburg, FL
CITY, STATE Sarasota, FL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,262 - $67,897 COMPARE TO Saint Petersburg, FL
CITY, STATE Spring Hill, FL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,637 - $67,069 COMPARE TO Saint Petersburg, FL
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Able Bodied Seaman LOCATION Saint Petersburg, FL MINIMUM SALARY $54,780 MAXIMUM SALARY $67,065
JOB TITLE Seaman LOCATION Saint Petersburg, FL MINIMUM SALARY $36,833 MAXIMUM SALARY $47,699
JOB TITLE Ordinary Seaman LOCATION Saint Petersburg, FL MINIMUM SALARY $36,938 MAXIMUM SALARY $55,632
JOB TITLE Ab Seaman LOCATION Saint Petersburg, FL MINIMUM SALARY $76,023 MAXIMUM SALARY $104,406
JOB TITLE Merchant Seaman LOCATION Saint Petersburg, FL MINIMUM SALARY $54,651 MAXIMUM SALARY $77,298
JOB TITLE Able Bodied Tankerman LOCATION Saint Petersburg, FL MINIMUM SALARY $74,492 MAXIMUM SALARY $92,768
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About Saint Petersburg, Florida    St. Petersburg is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. As of the 2015 census estimate, the population was 257,083, making it the fifth-m....More

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