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
53-0000
Water Transportation Workers
53-5000
Ship and Boat Captains and Operators
53-5020
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
53-5021
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
43-0000
Sailors and Marine Oilers
53-5010
Sailors and Marine Oilers
53-5011
Information and Record Clerks
43-4000
Customer Service Representatives
43-4050
Customer Service Representatives
43-4051
Management Occupations
11-0000
Material Moving Workers
53-7000
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
13-0000
Ship Engineers
53-5030
Ship Engineers
53-5031
Sales and Related Occupations
41-0000
Business Operations Specialists
13-1000
Operations Specialties Managers
11-3000
Sales Representatives, Services
41-3000
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
49-0000
Industry Snapshot
Avg Salary
$74,914
Growth Rate
+1.77%
Active Roles
259