Job outlook for seamen in the United States

Seaman job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:

• The projected seaman job growth rate is 1% from 2018-2028.

• About 500 new jobs for seamen are projected over the next decade.

• Seaman salaries have increased 7% for seamen in the last 5 years.

• There are over 4,335 seamen currently employed in the United States.

• There are 174 active seaman job openings in the US.

• The average seaman salary is $55,413.

Compare the number of seaman jobs and the average seaman salary over time.

The map below shows you the number of seaman job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where seamen earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.