CLUSTER OVERVIEW
Southwest Alabama supports a major maritime cluster, spearheaded by its renowned shipbuilding industry. The Mobile Bay gives the region a natural advantage to propel and sustain this highly competitive cluster. The maritime cluster includes not only shipbuilding, but port activities and the economic activity generated by water transportation enterprises.
Shipbuilding alone supports over 16,000 employees, with an average wage of $63,000. According to Top Rank 2019 magazine, the largest high-tech manufacturer in the state of Alabama is a maritime company in Mobile. The port has long driven commerce to Mobile, and with the proper support it will continue to do so for generations to come.
OUR PARTNERS
SAWDC’s Maritime partners include:
G.A. West
Austal
Lewis Precision
AIDT
Made in Alabama
AIDT Maritime Training Center
Worthington Industries
Alabama Heat Exchangers, Inc.
Marine Exhaust Systems of Alabama Inc.
Brown & Root
Myer Marine Services
Alliance Mechanical Systems
Ingalls Shipbuilding
Education Required:
Apprenticeship/OJT/CC
Average Annual Salary (SW AL):
$27,000 – $47,800
Education Required:
Apprenticeship/OJT/CC
Average Annual Salary (SW AL):
$31,100 – $49,200
Education Required:
Apprenticeship/OJT/CC
Average Annual Salary (SW AL):
$37,900 – $53,700
Education Required:
Apprenticeship/OJT/CC
Average Annual Salary (SW AL):
$34,300 – $54,400
Education Required:
College/University
Average Annual Salary (SW AL):
$69,200 – $115,900
Education Required:
Apprenticeship/OJT/CC
Average Annual Salary (SW AL):
$22,800 – $43,000
Education Required:
OJT/PSE
Average Annual Salary (SW AL):
$36,600 – $54,100
Education Required:
Apprenticeship/OJT/CC
Average Annual Salary (SW AL):
$30,400 – $47,300
Education Required:
Apprenticeship/OJT/CC
Average Annual Salary (SW AL):
$35,400 – $51,500
INTERESTED IN MARITIME?
You enjoy working hands-on and are goal-oriented
You are an effective communicator and an active listener
You are a decision maker and have excellent sense of judgement
You are dependable, adaptable, and flexible
