Boat captain (charters and tours)
Take small groups out on the water for fishing trips and tours.
- Median pay
- $92,460 a year
- Cost to start
- $1,000 to $2,000
- Time to start
- Needs about a year of logged boating first
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Most new captains need about 360 days of logged time on the water before they can apply.
What it really pays
$92,460 a year (median)
Figure is for all ship and boat captains; small charter captains often earn less and work seasonally.
National median for all workers in this job, including experienced ones. Pay varies by state, employer and experience, and isn't guaranteed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (opens in a new tab)
Where to start
Start a written log of your days on the water. You'll need about 360 of them.
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