Captains for hire in Charleston, SC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Leadership6%Time Management5%Education level
High school diploma or GED41%Bachelor's degree34%Master's degree15%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years4%3-5 years8%Current company
Captain D's Seafood Restaurant
Charleston Harbor Tours
36’ AviaraTime at current job
Less than a year20%1-2 years18%2-5 years40%
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Last updated: Jul 28, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Charleston, SC: $94,438 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $55,890 – $159,571 yearly
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Captain
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardBartender LicenseDriver's LicenseReal Estate LicenseUSCG Master LicenseTWIC CardSkills
LeadershipStrategic PlanningProduct ManagementPresentation SkillsPublic SpeakingHeavy LiftingServer/Bartender
Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsFast Casual ExperienceTime ManagementJunior Sailing Director/Captain
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
USCG LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's LicenseUSCG Master LicenseSkills
Food Service ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceHospitalityCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportMarine NavigationCharter Captain
Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
AEDRadiotelephone Operator LicenseUSCG LicenseLifeguard ExperienceLifeguard TrainingFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Lifeguard ExperienceTime ManagementTour GuidingConducting Guided ToursData CollectionDrywallCrew Boat Captain
Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationUSCG LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialDOT Physical CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsMarine MechanicsEngine RepairElectrical WiringMarine Navigation SystemsGPSYacht Captain
Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseUSCG Master LicenseCPRTWIC CardSkills
LeadershipMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsDiving OperationsScuba DivingWater Transportation Equipment Maintenance
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What's the average time to fill a captain role?
The average time to fill a captain role is 82 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: communication skills, leadership 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: deckhand, junior sailing director/captain and bartender/server.
What level of education is common for a captain?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a captain in Charleston, SC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a captain?
Most captains have 14 years of professional experience.
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