Captains for hire in San Diego, CA
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Most popular skills
Leadership8%Communication Skills8%Customer Service3%Education level
Bachelor's degree36%High school diploma or GED28%Master's degree28%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%3-5 years10%Current company
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
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Time at current job
2-5 years56%1-2 years22%Less than a year11%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,618 profiles for Captains in San Diego, CA
Last updated: Oct 22, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $101,127 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $58,970 – $173,422 yearly
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Captain | USCG Master of 100 Ton GRT
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseAEDUSCG LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialUSCG Master License+5 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsMechanical KnowledgeCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportBoat Captain
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Water Rescue ResponseUSCG LicenseScuba DivingFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialCDL C+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingHeavy LiftingHospitality Team Member
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseOSHA 10Driver's LicenseUSCG Master LicenseTWIC Card+7 moreSkills
LeadershipPublic SpeakingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsBar ExperienceOn Call Banquet Server
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationOSHA Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPublic RelationsCatering ExperienceOrganizing Events100 TON Master
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationUSCG OUPV LicenseLifeguard ExperienceDriver's LicenseUSCG Master LicenseTWIC Card+7 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsService Technician ExperienceAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingSecurity Captain
Chula Vista, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid and CPRGuard CardAEDFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationCPR+3 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipSecurityBar ExperienceBartendingBussing
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What's the average time to fill a captain role?
The average time to fill a captain role is 89 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 customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for captains?
Common licenses or certifications for captains include: First Aid Certification, USCG Master License and TWIC Card.
What are some job titles related to captains?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: boat captain, captain | USCG master of 100 ton GRT and engineer.
What level of education is common for a captain?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a captain in San Diego, CA, 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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