Alaska
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels 53-5021
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promising occupation
Description
Command or supervise operations of ships and water vessels, such as tugboats and ferryboats. Required to hold license issued by U.S. Coast Guard.
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Education Requirements
Postsecondary nondegree award
Growth Opportunity
32.10% growth rate
80 annual job openings
Wage Range
$43/hour
34.57
42.58
50th percentile
50.93
Required Work Experience
Less than 5 years
On-The-Job Training
None
(no occupation-specific training required)
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