Able Seaman Salary in Salem, Oregon

How much does an Able Seaman make in Salem, OR?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Able Seaman in Salem, OR is $62,736. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $54,216 to $71,810, with most professionals earning between $46,459 and $80,071.

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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 Salem, OR

Average Base Salary

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54216

71810

62736

Average Total Cash Compensation

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55537

75553

65041

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 Salem, OR. The base salary for Able Seaman ranges from $54,216 to $71,810 with the average base salary of $62,736. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,537 to $75,553 with the average total cash compensation of $65,041.

View Average Salary for Able Seaman as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$62,736	$54,216 - $71,810
Bonus	$2,306	$1,322 - $3,744
Total Pay	$65,041	$55,537 - $75,553

* 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 Salem, OR

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Albany, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,461 - $70,810	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Oregon City, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,264 - $74,523	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Corvallis, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,440 - $70,781	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Lake Oswego, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,480 - $74,808	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Beaverton, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,480 - $74,808	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Clackamas, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,410 - $74,715	COMPARE TO Salem, OR

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About Salem, Oregon

Salem /ˈseɪləm/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley alongside the Willamette River, which runs north through the city. The river forms the boundary between Marion and Polk counties, and the city neighborhood of West Salem is in Polk County. Salem was founded in 1842, became the capital of the Oregon Territory in 1851, and was incorporated in 1857. Salem had a population of 169,798 in 2017, making it the second-largest city in the state after Portland. Salem is a little under an hour's driving dis...

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