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Water Transportation

Businesses in this industry move passengers or freight over water.

Companies in this industry transport passengers and cargo over water using ships, barges, and boats. The industry includes two types of companies: those that provide deep sea, coastal, and Great Lakes transportation; and those that provide inland water transportation. Scenic and sightseeing water transportation services are not included.

This industry employs 228 people in Minnesota.

Common Careers in this Industry

Career Median Wage
Sailors and Marine Oilers $25.8
Ship Engineers $51.19
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $43.76
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects Not available

 

Related Industries

Air Transportation
Pipeline Transportation
Rail Transportation
Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation
Support Activities for Transportation
Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
Truck Transportation

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