Banquet Captain
Columbus, OH · On-site
$22 - $24/hr
10 of the Most Popular Types of Boat Captain Jobs in 2026
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Becoming a Boat Captain, sometimes called a Skipper, takes time and experience. When you are beginning a maritime career, there are generally no higher education requirements, though some employers may prefer a high school diploma or GED. Experience as a deckhand and officer is key. Once you have significant experience working on a ship, you can pursue your Merchant Marine Credential (MMC) and Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), as both required to be a Captain. You will also need an appropriate license. In the United States, all mariner licenses are issued by the U.S. Coast Guard.
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Top Types Of Boat Captain Jobs
200 Ton Captain
Salary range: $33,500 - $63,500
200 Ton Captain is a typical job search query Most salaries for 200 Ton Captain jobs pay between $33,500 (25th percentile) and $63,500 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for 200 Ton Captain job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Tug Boat
Salary range: $30,000 - $53,500
Tug Boat is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Tug Boat jobs pay between $30,000 (25th percentile) and $53,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Tug Boat job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Push Boat
Salary range: $33,500 - $63,500
Push Boat is a typical job search query Most salaries for Push Boat jobs pay between $33,500 (25th percentile) and $63,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Push Boat job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Tug Captain
Salary range: $69,000 - $128,000
Tug Captain is a typical job search query Most salaries for Tug Captain jobs pay between $69,000 (25th percentile) and $128,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Tug Captain job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Permanent 100 Ton Master Captain
Salary range: $33,500 - $63,500
Permanent 100 Ton Master Captain is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Permanent 100 Ton Master Captain jobs pay between $33,500 (25th percentile) and $63,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Permanent 100 Ton Master Captain job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Tug Boat Crew
Salary range: $35,000 - $51,500
Tug Boat Crew is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Tug Boat Crew jobs pay between $35,000 (25th percentile) and $51,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Tug Boat Crew job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Merchant Marine Pilot
Salary range: $100,000 - $230,000
Merchant Marine Pilot is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Merchant Marine Pilot jobs pay between $100,000 (25th percentile) and $230,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Merchant Marine Pilot job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Port Captain
Salary range: $89,000 - $121,500
A port captain oversees the ships in a port to ensure they are ready for their voyages. As a port captain, your responsibilities include making sure you comply with all maritime safety protocols, crews are sufficient in size and qualifications, the proper equipment is on board, and the captain is doing their job properly. Your job is to see the smooth operation of the port and ensure that the ships in it are complying with safety and functionality requirements. Port captain is a very physical job, so in addition to having nautical expertise, you should be comfortable lifting heavy loads and working in inclement weather.
Entry Level Gulf Coast Marine
Salary range: $46,500 - $65,500
Entry Level Gulf Coast Marine is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Entry Level Gulf Coast Marine jobs pay between $46,500 (25th percentile) and $65,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Entry Level Gulf Coast Marine job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Twic Card Boat
Salary range: $36,000 - $55,500
Twic Card Boat is a typical job search query Most salaries for Twic Card Boat jobs pay between $36,000 (25th percentile) and $55,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Twic Card Boat job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.