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BM-CG Boatswain's Mate — Civilian Career Guide

Leads deck operations, small boat operations, and search and rescue. Leadership and maritime experience transfer to port operations and maritime safety.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$82,420.00

AVG SALARY

$70,940.00

Civilian Career Matches

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.

Port Captain

SOC 53-5021

$60,000.00

median/yr

Maritime Safety Inspector

SOC 29-9011

$81,340.00

median/yr

Harbor Pilot

SOC 53-5021

$60,000.00

median/yr

Operations Manager

SOC 11-1021

$82,420.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Search and rescueSmall boat handlingNavigationMaritime law enforcementPersonnel supervision

Recommended Certifications

These certifications can increase your salary by 10-25% and make you more competitive for civilian roles.

USCG Captain License

TWIC Card

STCW Certification

Translate Your BM-CG Experience to a Civilian Resume

Use our free resume builder to convert your Boatswain's Mate skills and experience into language civilian employers understand. Built specifically for Coast Guard veterans.

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BM-CGCoast GuardOperations

BM-CG Boatswain's Mate — Civilian Career Guide

Leads deck operations, small boat operations, and search and rescue. Leadership and maritime experience transfer to port operations and maritime safety.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$82,420.00

AVG SALARY

$70,940.00

Civilian Career Matches

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.

Port Captain

SOC 53-5021

$60,000.00

median/yr

Maritime Safety Inspector

SOC 29-9011

$81,340.00

median/yr

Harbor Pilot

SOC 53-5021

$60,000.00

median/yr

Operations Manager

SOC 11-1021

$82,420.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Search and rescueSmall boat handlingNavigationMaritime law enforcementPersonnel supervision

Recommended Certifications

These certifications can increase your salary by 10-25% and make you more competitive for civilian roles.

USCG Captain License

TWIC Card

STCW Certification

Translate Your BM-CG Experience to a Civilian Resume

Use our free resume builder to convert your Boatswain's Mate skills and experience into language civilian employers understand. Built specifically for Coast Guard veterans.