Captains for hire in Houston, TX
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3,710
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 11%
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 26%
- Bachelor's degree
- 26%
- Master's degree
- 23%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 100%
Current company
Macy's
Anglo Eastern Ship Management
DICK'S Sporting Goods
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 40%
- 2-5 years
- 30%
- More than 5 years
- 20%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,710 profiles for Captains in Houston, TX
Last updated: Oct 27, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Houston, TX: $98,009 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $53,567 – $179,323 yearly
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Captain, Owner, and Operator
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
EMR/EHRRadiotelephone Operator LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseRadar Observer EndorsementDriver's LicenseAdvanced Maritime Firefighting Certification+11 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingServer Captain
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseTIPSDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipUpscale Casual ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCaptain
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardRadiotelephone Operator LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseTS/SCIRadar Observer EndorsementDriver's License+11 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementRegulatory ComplianceCompliance ManagementDoorman/Bouncer
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationAEDFirst Aid CertificationLoss Prevention QualifiedCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLoss PreventionSurveillanceAssistant Captain
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
CAPMSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipConflict ManagementProject CoordinationOperations ManagementRotational Captain
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Certified Athletic TrainerUSCG Master LicenseTWIC CardSkills
LeadershipCrew ManagementMaintenanceProject ManagementManaging ProjectsGuest Relations
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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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for captains?
Common licenses or certifications for captains include: Driver's License, First Aid Certification and TWIC Card.
What are some job titles related to captains?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: ferryboat captain assistant, assistant captain and director of career services.
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 Houston, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a captain?
Most captains have 22 years of professional experience.
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