Commercial Fishing Major

Description: A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to function as commercial fishermen, fishing operations supervisors or in related fishing industry operations. Includes instruction in fishing vessel operation; fishing equipment operation and maintenance; equipment repair; catch identification, sorting, and storage; safety procedures; record keeping; and applicable legal regulations. Is Commercial Fishing the right major for you?
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Commercial Fishing Major

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Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$70,500

Median Hourly Wage

$33.89*

Total Employed Nationally

29,280


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 wage data external site and 2008-2018 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.