Finding superyacht roles in San Diego
Where yacht work is in San Diego: the yard with its own crew placement service, the marinas, the rules for foreign crew and pay figures. Jobs in the area are listed above.
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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 San Diego.
Sources. Checked 8 November 2026.
- NOAA NCEI, 1991 to 2020 monthly normals, San Diego Lindbergh Field
- 19 CFR 4.94, yacht privileges and obligations
- 22 CFR 41.41, crewmen
- CBP, pleasure boat locations, San Diego
- Port of San Diego, anchorages
- Port of San Diego, Shelter Island guest docks and anchorage permits
- Port of San Diego, fuel docks and pump-outs
- Port of San Diego, boat repair
- Fifth Avenue Landing, docks and amenities
- Fifth Avenue Landing, directions
- Kona Kai Marina, megayacht slips
- Kona Kai Marina, contact
- Safe Harbor Cabrillo Isle
- Safe Harbor Sunroad
- Safe Harbor Shelter Island
- Marine Group Boat Works, capabilities
- Marine Group Boat Works, services
- Marine Group Boat Works, superyachts
- Marine Group Boat Works, The Good Stew
- Marine Group Boat Works, The Good Stew crew placement
- Marine Group Boat Works, employment
- Driscoll Boat Works, pier-side services
- Driscoll Boat Works, maintenance services
- UKSA annual superyacht salary guide 2025
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