899211: Deck Hand
Labour market
Skills assessment
Agreements
ANZSCO Identity
ANZSCO code
899211
Skill level
Level 4
Unit group
8992
Deck and Fishing Hands
Skills assessor
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ANZSCO 899211 identifies Deck Hand as a Skill Level 4 occupation in the Deck and Fishing Hands unit group (8992), classified under Other Labourers. It may also be known as Seafarer. Common specialisations include Barge Hand, Ferry Hand, Tug Hand.
Migration snapshot
Workforce snapshot
Based on ABS data, workers in the Deck and Fishing Hands unit group earn an average of $1,676 per week — above the national average of $1,436 per week. Female workers average $1,548 per week and male workers average $1,747 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 32.6 years, younger than the national workforce average of 41 years.
Avg. weekly earnings
$1,676
↑ 17% above national avg
Female avg.
$1,548
↑ 8% above national avg
Male avg.
$1,747
↑ 22% above national avg
Average age
32.6 yrs
↓ younger than national avg
Bar scale to $3,000/wk · Marker line = $1,436 national average
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