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Sales Account Professional

Kent, OH ยท On-site

$18 - $22.57/hr

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Sales Account Professional

Baltimore, MD ยท On-site

$18 - $20.15/hr

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Sales Account Professional

Baltimore, MD ยท On-site

$18 - $20.15/hr

Join Mariner Finance! Base + Incentive: This role is eligible for a competitive monthly incentive based on individual and company performance. The base salary offered within the posted range will be ...

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How much do a mariner jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for a mariner in the United States is $75.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $64.66 and $86.54 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the duties of a Mariner?

A Mariner's duties include operating and maintaining ship equipment, navigating vessels safely, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Mariners perform tasks such as watchkeeping, cargo handling, and routine repairs, often working long shifts in a maritime environment. They typically need relevant certifications and skills in navigation, safety procedures, and teamwork.

What is a mariner profession?

A mariner is a professional who operates and maintains ships and vessels at sea. They perform tasks such as navigation, engine operation, cargo handling, and safety procedures, often requiring certifications like STCW. Mariners work in various environments, including cargo ships, tankers, and cruise ships, and typically follow shift schedules that involve extended periods at sea.

What is the difference between A Mariner vs A Deckhand?

AspectA MarinerA Deckhand
CredentialsSTCW certification, maritime licensesBasic safety training, STCW certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentOn ships, working at seaOn ships or docks, assisting with deck operations
Industry UsageCommercial shipping, cruise lines, fishing vesselsCommercial ships, cargo vessels, cruise ships

Both A Mariner and a Deckhand work aboard ships and require safety certifications. However, a Mariner typically has more advanced certifications and responsibilities, often overseeing navigation and operations, while a Deckhand performs more manual tasks like maintenance and cargo handling. The roles are integral to maritime operations, with the Mariner usually holding a higher level of experience and authority.

How to get a job as a mariner?

To become a mariner, you typically need to complete maritime training and obtain relevant certifications such as STCW (Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping). Experience at sea, physical fitness, and sometimes a merchant mariner credential are also required, depending on the specific role and vessel type.
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Infographic showing various A Mariner job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $156,802 per year, or $75.4 per hour.

Senior Merchant Mariner Course Evaluator (Engine)

United States Coast Guard - ABILITY Job Fair

Toledo, OH โ€ข On-site

$106K/yr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

New


Job description

This vacancy is for a GS - 2101 - 13, Senior Merchant Mariner Course Evaluator (Engine) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, NMC MARINER COURSE APPROVALS BRANCH in Location Negotiable After Selection, United States.
Qualifications:Basic Requirements: This position has a positive Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of Specialized Experience or substitution of education for experience or combination (if applicable) in order to be found minimally qualified. Transcripts must be submitted with your application package. You MUST meet the following requirements:
EDUCATION:

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, or other fields related to the position.

or

Experience

Specialized Experience ( Experience that demonstrated a knowledge of the transportation function(s) of the position to be filled.

AND

To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis.

  • Demonstrating afloat experience by providing knowledge of the specific roles and responsibilities of vessel personnel, shipboard operations, and marine engineering systems
  • Having the ability to draft professional correspondence and prepare technical materials tailored to the maritime industry
  • Having the ability to interpret and apply international and U.S. laws, regulations, and policies.
NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
NOTE: Education can not be substituted for experience at this grade level.

This position has a Selective Placement Factor. Applicants must meet this requirement by the closing date of this announcement to be considered eligible for this position. Failure to meet this factor will result in an automatic rating of ineligible.

To qualify, you must meet at least one of the following requirements:

  • U.S. Merchant Mariner Pathway: Hold (or have held) a valid U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) in the grade of First Assistant Engineer (Unlimited) or higher.

  • Military Pathway: Possess equivalent military experience as an Assistant Engineer Officer or Chief Engineer (or higher) AND as a qualified Engineer of the Watch (EOW) on vessels of greater than 4,000 HP.

  • Subject Matter Expert Pathway: Have been employed for two (2) or more years as a civilian Subject Matter Engineer Expert in the Mariner Training and Assessment Division at the National Maritime Center (NMC).


National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Education:This position does have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail.
Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution. Once selected & prior to appointment, applicants must provide an official college transcript. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. (see FOREIGN EDUCATION below).
College Transcript: If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.) by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration. Transcripts should be legible and detailed, showing course number and department (i.e., bio 101, math 210, etc.), course title, number of credit hours, and grade earned. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript, you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. To receive this credit, you must submit evidence of equivalency as provided by a credentialling evaluation service. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here
Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

Student Loan: Selectee(s) for this position who are newly appointed to a permanent or term position may be eligible for student loan repayment up to $10,000 (pre-tax) for one calendar year. More than one loan may be repaid if the combined repayments do not exceed $10,000. Receipt of this incentive will require a three-year service agreement.

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