Able Seaman Salary in Tacoma, Washington

How much does an Able Seaman make in Tacoma, WA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Able Seaman in Tacoma, WA is $66,952. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $57,859 to $76,643, with most professionals earning between $49,581 and $85,467.

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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.

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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 Tacoma, WA

Average Base Salary

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57859

76643

66952

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

59275

80632

69412

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 Tacoma, WA. The base salary for Able Seaman ranges from $57,859 to $76,643 with the average base salary of $66,952. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $59,275 to $80,632 with the average total cash compensation of $69,412.

View Average Salary for Able Seaman as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$66,952	$57,859 - $76,643
Bonus	$2,460	$1,415 - $3,989
Total Pay	$69,412	$59,275 - $80,632

* 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 Tacoma, WA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Lakewood, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,882 - $76,673	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Auburn, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,882 - $76,673	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Federal Way, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,882 - $76,673	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Lacey, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,999 - $74,179	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Renton, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,330 - $78,592	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Kent, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,767 - $76,521	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA

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About Tacoma, Washington

Tacoma (/təˈkoʊmə/ tə-KOH-mə) is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washington's Puget Sound, 32 miles (51 km) southwest of Seattle (of which it is the largest satellite city), 31 miles (50 km) northeast of the state capital, Olympia, and 58 miles (93 km) northwest of Mount Rainier National Park. The population was 198,397, according to the 2010 census. Tacoma is the second-largest city in the Puget Sound area and the third largest in the state. Tacoma also serves as the center of business activity for the South Sound re...

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