How Many Jobs Are Available In Marine Transportation?

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Tens of thousands of jobs are available in marine transportation in the United States. From deckhands to logistics coordinators, the marine transportation industry has plenty of great jobs regardless of your background.

Here are some of the most common jobs available in marine transportation:

Job Title	Number Of Jobs In The U.S.	2020-2030 Job Growth Rate	Job Openings
Ship Fitter	52,000+	3%	9,000+
Marine Pipefitter Helper	50,000+	11%	34,000+
Logistics Coordinator	42,000+	5%	37,000+
Ship Steward	21,000+	8%	42,000+
Ship Worker	18,000+	-2%	47,000+
Marine Technician	17,000+	6%	97,000+
Deckhand	11,000+	-2%	250+
Captain	11,000+	-2%	3,000+
Marine Engineer	2,000+	9%	22,000+
Naval Architect	1,000+	9%	86,000+

Final Thoughts

Marine transportation is vital to the U.S. econonmy, and entering into in this field can be an excellent career choioce.

It helps that a career in marine transportation has long-term benefits. Several jobs in the industry are projected to grow by 8-11% through 2030, meaning job security is solid for people working in marine transportation.

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Matthew Zane

Matthew Zane is the lead editor of Zippia's How To Get A Job Guides. He is a teacher, writer, and world-traveler that wants to help people at every stage of the career life cycle. He completed his masters in American Literature from Trinity College Dublin and BA in English from the University of Connecticut.

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