Captains for hire in Madison, WI
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 12%
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 6%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 44%
- High school diploma or GED
- 29%
- Master's degree
- 11%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
FrieslandCampina
Jetblue Airways
Raising Cane's
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 40%
- More than 5 years
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
Browse Indeed's database of 331 profiles for Captains in Madison, WI
Last updated: Oct 26, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Madison, WI: $77,095 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $62,031 – $95,818 yearly
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Volunteer Captain
Middleton, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsAssistant Store Director II
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseMotorcycle LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceMicrosoft ExcelCaptain
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceUpscale Casual ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCPRFood and Beverage Manager
Middleton, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
OLCC Service PermitDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsBarista ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementManagementMaster Captain
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Wilderness First Responder CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseUSCG Master LicenseCPRTWIC Card+2 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsMechanical KnowledgeEnglishSpanishOrganizing EventsFood Service Director
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipCatering ExperienceFood PreparationRestaurant ManagementMicrosoft Office
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What's the average time to fill a captain role?
The average time to fill a captain role is 88 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, Food Handler Certification and CPR.
What are some job titles related to captains?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: speech/language pathologist, personal trainer and restaurant leader.
What level of education is common for a captain?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a captain in Madison, WI, 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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