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Examples of Current Open Captain Positions
- ts/sci battle captain ...Apex Systemsfort george g meade, MDPosted: Feb 6, 2026Pay info not listedEstimate:$45k - $120k/yr
- ifr helicopter pilot (...STS Technical Serviceswadsworth, OHPosted: Feb 4, 2026Pay info not listedEstimate:$45k - $120k/yr
- architectural job capt...TCA Architectsirvine, CAPosted: Feb 4, 2026Pay info not listedEstimate:$60k - $97k/yr
- architectural job capt...TCA Architectshonolulu, HIPosted: Feb 2, 2026Pay info not listedEstimate:$51k - $82k/yr
- architectural job capt...TCA Architectslos angeles, CAPosted: Feb 2, 2026Pay info not listedEstimate:$60k - $90k/yr
- architectural job capt...TCA Architectsoakland, CAPosted: Feb 2, 2026Pay info not listedEstimate:$60k - $90k/yr
- boat captainAVIAN, LLCpanama city beach, FLPosted: Jan 22, 2026Pay info not listedEstimate:$41k - $120k/yr
- captain, atbCenterline Logistics Cor...bayonne, NJPosted: Jan 14, 2026Pay info not listedEstimate:$46k - $123k/yr
- captain - inland & off...Centerline Logistics Cor...seattle, WAPosted: Jan 14, 2026Pay info not listedEstimate:$50k - $120k/yr
- inland captainCenterline Logistics Cor...bayonne, NJPosted: Jan 14, 2026Pay info not listedEstimate:$46k - $123k/yr
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Top Cities & Towns for Captain
- 1. Seattle, WA (13)
- 2. New York, NY (12)
- 3. Bayonne, NJ (12)
- 4. Captain Cook, HI (11)
- 5. Los Angeles, CA (11)
- 6. Paramus, NJ (11)
- 7. White Plains, NY (9)
- 8. Pleasanton, CA (9)
- 9. Brooklyn, NY (9)
- 10. Channelview, TX (9)
- 11. Houston, TX (8)
- 12. South River, NJ (8)
- 13. Van Nuys, CA (8)
- 14. Philadelphia, PA (7)
- 15. Washington, DC (7)
- 16. Miami Beach, FL (7)
- 17. Raleigh, NC (6)
- 18. Burbank, CA (6)
- 19. Baltimore, MD (6)
- 20. Frisco, TX (6)
What skills do Captains need?
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Education you need to become a Captain
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- Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Marine Tr...
- Master of Arts (m.a.) in Organizational ...
- Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Rhetoric
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Annual Pay Estimate for Captain and Other Important Info
See how many years Captain's are in their job, how much they make, how long it took to get there and how available this job is in terms of open positions.
9.5 years
$63K
Senior
689 out of 3997
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Career Paths for Captain
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Jobs to start your career in becoming a Captain
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Show MoreBusiness OwnerJob posting titleCompany NameCdl-a Owner Operator Truck DriverWarren Transport, Inc.Exp. Intermodal Cdl-a Owner Operators - Home Time - Avg. $200,000/yearChicago Intermodal TransportationExp. Cdl-a Otr Drivers & Owner Operators - Home Time Sign-on BonusWarren TransportCdl a Owner Operator, Otr, Dry VanQuick Load ExpressOwner OperatorSafeway Trucking Corporation- See More
This is the most common and direct path to Captain based on our users' career history
This is the most common singular path based on our users' career history that leads to Captain. See more potential paths to this role with our pathfinder tool.
Pilot$73K
Captain$63K
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Lieutenant
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Pilot
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Jobs within the same job hierarchy as Captain
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PRIMARY ROLE
Captain
Average Time: 9.5
DETAILS
Ship Captain
Average Time: 12.8
DETAILS
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