Captains for hire in Houston, TX
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Most popular skills
Leadership9%Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED47%Master's degree19%Bachelor's degree14%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years2%3-5 years6%Current company
Kirby Inland MarineMacy's
PrimeFlight Aviation
Time at current job
Less than a year15%1-2 years18%2-5 years36%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Houston, TX: $93,948 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $50,554 – $174,590 yearly
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Chief Mate
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Alcohol CertificationRadar Observer EndorsementDriver's LicenseTIPSAdvanced Maritime Firefighting CertificationTWIC Card+8 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsMaintenancePaintsCaptain/Mate Pilot
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementX EndorsementHazmat EndorsementTanker EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's License+14 moreSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceMechanic ExperienceOTRCDL aCommercial DrivingCommercial VehicleCaptain, Owner, and Operator
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseRadar Observer EndorsementDriver's LicenseUSCG Master LicenseCertified Medical Assistant+9 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceMarine ConservationStrategic PlanningService Captain
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Class DTABC CertificationLife Insurance LicenseRBT CertificationInsurance Producer LicenseServsafe Food Handler Certification+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceMexican CuisineExperience Working with Individuals with AutismBudget ManagementBudgetingCaptain
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseGuard CardLifeguard ExperienceRadar Observer EndorsementDriver's LicenseAdvanced Maritime Firefighting Certification+10 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingNVOCCSuite Captain/Bartender
Houston, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills
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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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a captain?
Common licenses or certifications for captains include: Driver's License, TWIC Card 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: captain/mate pilot, suite captain/bartender and server captain.
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 23 years of professional experience.
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