Captains for hire in Boston, MA
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Most popular skills
Leadership10%Communication Skills9%Time Management4%Education level
Bachelor's degree38%High school diploma or GED33%Master's degree17%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years20%Less than a year8%Current company
Boston Harbor CruisesAIG
American Legion Post 113Time at current job
More than 5 years33%2-5 years30%1-2 years27%
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Last updated: Sep 15, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Boston, MA: $93,416 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $67,718 – $128,865 yearly
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Sales captain
Revere, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseLMHCCertified Recovery SpecialistSecret ClearanceLMFTLICSWSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsMicrosoft OfficeBoat Captain
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardRadiotelephone Operator LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseEngineer in TrainingDriver's LicenseUSCG Master License+7 moreSkills
LeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperienceSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsYacht Captain
Quincy, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Certified Fitness InstructorCertified Personal TrainerBartender LicenseGuard CardDriver's LicenseUSCG Master License+7 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsHonor Guard, Captain
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10CPRServsafeCNASkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementSecurityCharter Boat Captain
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardUSCG LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's License+2 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingMaintenanceCustomer ServiceServer/Captain
Lynn, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseLife Insurance LicenseProperty & Casualty LicenseInsurance Producer LicenseServsafe Food Handler Certification+4 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipUpscale Casual ExperienceTime ManagementServing
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What's the average time to fill a captain role?
The average time to fill a captain role is 80 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do captains tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a captain include: leadership, communication skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a captain?
Common licenses or certifications for captains include: Driver's License, First Aid Certification and CPR.
What are some job titles related to captains?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: sales captain, yacht captain and procurement coordinator.
What level of education is common for a captain?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a captain in Boston, MA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a captain?
Most captains have 13 years of professional experience.
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