Also called: Fisherman, Deckhand
Works on fishing boats hauling nets, traps, and lines.
Hauls lobster traps off the coast of Maine at dawn, or works 18-hour shifts pulling crab pots in Alaska, sorting the catch and packing it in ice. One of the most dangerous jobs in America, with big paydays in good seasons.
Estimate; paid as a share of the catch, very variable.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. No formal education; learned on the job; safety training required.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Shrinking (about -2% over 10 years). Declining.
Low risk for 10 years. Winches and sorting machines help, but hauling nets and traps on a rolling deck stays physical; the field is shrinking for other reasons.
Age 18+. One way to start: Walk the docks in a fishing port or check Alaska fishing job boards; buy an Alaska crew license for Alaska work
Classes: Physical education, Earth science, Small-engine repair, Biology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 45-3031.
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