OVERVIEW
An examination of the Ship Building and Repairing industry's compensation data. This data is backed by ERI's extensive research using industry salary survey data.
Ship Building and Repairing Industry's average salary is 1.00% higher than the US average
Description
Ship Building and Repairing
Establishments primarily engaged in building and repairing ships, barges, and lighters, whether self-propelled or towed by other craft. This industry also includes the conversion and alteration of ships and the manufacture of offshore oil and gas well drilling and production platforms, whether or not self-propelled. Establishments primarily engaged in fabricating structural assemblies or components for ships, or subcontractors engaged in ship painting, joinery, carpentry work, and electrical wiring installation, are classified in other industries. Sample business functions include building and repairing barges, cargo vessels, combat ships, crew boats, dredges, floating oil and gas drilling and production platforms, floating drydocks, ferryboats, fireboats, and large fishing vessels such as seiners and trawlers.
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