Career Paths for Master's License Holders

Career Opportunities and Salary Potential

What are jobs you can do with a Master's license?  

As a licensed Master, you can be the captain of a ferry boat, harbor tour boat, sailing schooner, dive boat, or whale-watching boat. The Master's captain's license allows you to operate a boat with more than six paying passengers. Holding this license gives you the freedom to embark on various business ventures.

📖 Check out this e-guide on obtaining a Master's license. 

What salary does a Master captain earn?  

There are a variety of lucrative careers available for Master captains. A water taxi captain typically makes $25 to $40 per hour plus tips. A delivery captain can make $275 to $475 or more daily, plus all expenses. A full-time captain running a dinner cruise can expect to make $65,000 or more per year. An entry-level full-time captain can expect their starting salary to be $45,000 or more per year, depending on the requirements of the opportunity.  

Ultimately, the salary you earn as a Master captain depends on your level of experience and your career path or the business you create. 

📖 Read our blog article to learn more about making money with your captain's license.