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Deckhand salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Deckhand make in the United States?

Average base salary

$20.22
Average $20.22
Low $12.67
High $32.28

The average salary for a deckhand is $20.22 per hour in the United States. 760 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 8, 2026).

Deckhand job openings in United States

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Deckhand - Harbor
Hines Furlong Line4.5out of 5 stars.
Powhatan, WV
Full-time
2 months ago

Highest paying companies for Deckhand in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Kingsborough Community College...
 
$199,680per year
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Glacier Fish Company
 
$195,600per year
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Commercial Fishing
 
$156,000per year
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O'Hara Corporation
 
$149,500per year
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City of Los Angeles
 
$90,442per year
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King County, WA
 
$90,263per year
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Highest paying cities for Deckhands near United States

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $39.20 per hour
  2. Seattle, WA
    $29.65 per hour
  3. Portland, OR
    $25.51 per hour
  4. Paducah, KY
    $23.60 per hour
  5. Baton Rouge, LA
    $22.98 per hour

Where can a Deckhand earn more?

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