There are currently an estimated 32,100 sailors in the United States. The sailor job market is expected to grow by 2.3% between 2024 and 2034.
How employable are sailors?
CareerExplorer rates sailors with a D employability rating, meaning this career should provide weak employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 700 sailors.
What’s the supply of sailors?
The sailor industry is concentrated in Louisiana, Texas, Virginia
Sailor job market by state
| State Name | Employed Sailors |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | 7,580 |
| Texas | 4,270 |
| Virginia | 2,970 |
| Florida | 2,710 |
| California | 1,680 |
| Washington | 1,590 |
| New York | 1,570 |
| Kentucky | 1,470 |
| Tennessee | 870 |
| Indiana | 570 |
| New Jersey | 520 |
| Mississippi | 490 |
| Alaska | 480 |
| Illinois | 420 |
| Massachusetts | 420 |
| Connecticut | 400 |
| Hawaii | 340 |
| Maryland | 310 |
| North Carolina | 310 |
| Alabama | 290 |
| Michigan | 250 |
| Maine | 240 |
| Missouri | 220 |
| South Carolina | 210 |
| Oregon | 210 |
| Pennsylvania | 210 |
| Rhode Island | 210 |
| Ohio | 140 |
| Wisconsin | 110 |
| West Virginia | 100 |
| Minnesota | 90 |
| Georgia | 80 |
| Delaware | 80 |
| Iowa | 70 |
| Arkansas | 70 |