Water Transportation
Industries in the Water Transportation subsector provide water transportation of passengers and cargo using watercraft, such as ships, barges, and boats. The subsector is composed of two industry groups: (1) one for deep sea, coastal, and Great Lakes; and (2) one for inland water transportation. This split typically reflects the difference in equipment used. Scenic and sightseeing water transportation services are not included in this subsector but are included in Subsector 487, Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation. Although these activities use watercraft, they are different from the activities included in water transportation. Water sightseeing does not usually involve place-to-place transportation; the passenger's trip starts and ends at the same location.
Top Careers in this Sector
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
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Water Transportation Workers
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Ship and Boat Captains and Operators
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Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
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Office and Administrative Support Occupations
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Sailors and Marine Oilers
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Sailors and Marine Oilers
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Information and Record Clerks
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Customer Service Representatives
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Customer Service Representatives
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Management Occupations
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Material Moving Workers
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Business and Financial Operations Occupations
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Ship Engineers
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Ship Engineers
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Sales and Related Occupations
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Business Operations Specialists
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Operations Specialties Managers
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Sales Representatives, Services
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Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
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Industry Snapshot
Avg Salary
$74,914
Growth Rate
+1.77%
Active Roles
259