Captains for hire in Milwaukee, WI
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Leadership10%Communication Skills10%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED48%Bachelor's degree30%Associate's degree11%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years2%3-5 years10%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year11%1-2 years23%2-5 years43%
Browse Indeed's database of 876 profiles for Captains in Milwaukee, WI
Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Milwaukee, WI: $158,015 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $108,393 – $230,355 yearly
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Firefighter/Paramedic
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Paramedic LicenseAEMT CertificationEMT CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRBLSSkills
EMT ExperienceCPRMedical Emergency ResponseEmergency MedicineEmergency CareVital SignsBanquet Captain
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Class DBartender LicenseServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceAnalysis SkillsBar Captain
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsBar ExperienceBartendingRestaurant Supervisor
West Allis, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceBanquet ExperienceManager/Captain
Greenfield, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsKitchen ExperienceCookingFood Safetydriver / moving captain
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingHost/Hostess ExperienceLeadership
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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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a captain?
Common licenses or certifications for captains include: Driver's License, Servsafe and Food Handler Certification.
What are some job titles related to captains?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: banquet captain, firefighter/paramedic and line cook.
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 Milwaukee, WI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a captain?
Most captains have 18 years of professional experience.
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