Finding superyacht roles in Juneau
Where yacht work is in Juneau: the city harbors and their offices, the rules for foreign crew and pay figures.
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Where crew go
Places named on the city's harbors pages.
Aurora Harbor
1600 Harbor Way, a mile north of downtown Juneau. Showers and a self-service laundry are half a mile from the office.
Harris Harbor
Within walking distance of downtown. Showers and a self-service laundry are on the other side of Egan Drive.
Downtown
Grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops with wifi, a library with public computers, a post office and public transportation.
Statter Harbor
11497 Auke Bay Harbor Rd. A laundromat is within a 5 minute walk, and Capital City Transit buses serve the area.
Visas and work rules
Crewman classification
22 CFR 41.41 says a person is classed as a nonimmigrant crewman when the consular officer is satisfied that the person qualifies under INA 101(a)(15)(D). The person must also have permission to enter some foreign country after a temporary landing in the United States. A person employed on board in a capacity not required for normal operation and service, or in excess of the number normally required, is not classed as a crewman. Check the rules for your passport.
Pay by role and yacht size
| Role | 45 to 50 m | 70 m and over |
|---|---|---|
| Captain | EUR 9,000 to 12,000 | EUR 15,000+ |
| First Officer | EUR 4,500 to 6,000 | EUR 7,000+ |
| 2nd Mate / Bosun | EUR 3,200 to 4,000 | EUR 5,000+ |
| Deckhand | EUR 2,800 to 3,500 | EUR 3,000+ |
| Chief Engineer | EUR 7,000 to 9,500 | EUR 8,500+ |
| Chef | EUR 5,500 to 6,500 | EUR 8,000+ |
| Chief Steward(ess) / Purser | EUR 2,800 to 4,000 | EUR 3,000+ |
| Steward(ess) | EUR 2,200 to 2,500 | EUR 2,200 to 2,500 |
UKSA salary guide 2025, in EUR. The guide does not state the pay period and is not specific to Juneau.
Sources. Checked 8 November 2026.
- NOAA NCEI, 1991 to 2020 monthly normals, Juneau International Airport
- NOAA Coast Pilot 8, chapter 9, Stephens Passage to Gastineau Channel and Juneau, 1 November 2026
- City and Borough of Juneau, Docks & Harbors, home page
- City and Borough of Juneau, Docks & Harbors, facilities
- City and Borough of Juneau, Docks & Harbors, contact us
- CBP, pleasure boat locations, Alaska
- 19 CFR 4.94, yacht privileges and obligations
- 22 CFR 41.41, crewmen
- UKSA annual superyacht salary guide 2025
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