Captains for hire in Boston, MA
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 10%
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Time Management
- 4%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 45%
- Master's degree
- 20%
- High school diploma or GED
- 20%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
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Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 40%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
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Last updated: Nov 1, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Boston, MA: $92,763 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $67,484 – $127,509 yearly
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Sales captain
Revere, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseLMHCCertified Recovery SpecialistSecret ClearanceLMFTLICSWSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsMicrosoft OfficeCharter Boat Captain
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardUSCG LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's LicenseUSCG Master License+2 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingMaintenanceCustomer ServiceYacht Captain
Quincy, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Certified Fitness InstructorCertified Personal TrainerBartender LicenseGuard CardDriver's LicenseUSCG Master License+7 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsWomen's FitnessBroker/Owner
Hull, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseAEDUSCG LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialRadar Observer Endorsement+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsPublic SpeakingConstruction InspectionHeavy LiftingServer/Captain
Lynn, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseLife Insurance LicenseProperty & Casualty LicenseInsurance Producer LicenseServsafe Alcohol Certification+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipUpscale Casual ExperienceTime ManagementServingFood HandlingCaptain/Manager
Boston, Massachusetts
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardTIPSDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceUpscale Casual ExperienceCommunication SkillsEHS
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What's the average time to fill a captain role?
The average time to fill a captain role is 84 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 captains?
Common licenses or certifications for captains include: Driver's License, USCG Master License and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to captains?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: sales captain, operations specialist and broker/owner.
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 19 years of professional experience.
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