Able Seaman Salary in Yakima, Washington

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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Able Seaman in Yakima, WA is $62,723. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $54,205 to $71,795, with most professionals earning between $46,450 and $80,055.

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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 Yakima, WA

Average Base Salary

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54205

71795

62723

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

55526

75538

65028

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 Yakima, WA. The base salary for Able Seaman ranges from $54,205 to $71,795 with the average base salary of $62,723. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,526 to $75,538 with the average total cash compensation of $65,028.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$62,723	$54,205 - $71,795
Bonus	$2,305	$1,321 - $3,743
Total Pay	$65,028	$55,526 - $75,538

* 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 Yakima, WA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Yakima, WA
CITY, STATE Richland, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,819 - $75,258	COMPARE TO Yakima, WA
CITY, STATE Kennewick, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,154 - $75,701	COMPARE TO Yakima, WA
CITY, STATE Pasco, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,685 - $75,079	COMPARE TO Yakima, WA
CITY, STATE Auburn, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,302 - $77,221	COMPARE TO Yakima, WA
CITY, STATE Federal Way, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,302 - $77,221	COMPARE TO Yakima, WA
CITY, STATE Tacoma, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,302 - $77,221	COMPARE TO Yakima, WA

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About Yakima, Washington

Yakima (/ˈjækɪmɑː/ or /ˈjækɪmə/) is a city in and the county seat of Yakima County, Washington, and the state's eleventh-largest city by population. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 91,067 and a metropolitan population of 243,231. The unincorporated suburban areas of West Valley and Terrace Heights are considered a part of greater Yakima. Yakima is about 60 miles (100 kilometers) southeast of Mount Rainier in Washington. It is situated in the Yakima Valley, a productive agricultural region noted for apple, wine and hop production. As of 2011, the Yakima Valley produc...

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