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No, as long as you have the ASVAB for it, and the Navy needs them — you can be a Seabee. One thing about Seabee is, don't expect advancement to be a walk in the park, it's usually pretty low.

To become a Seabee, you'll need a minimum combined score of 140 on the Arithmetic Reasoning, Mechanical Comprehension, and Auto and Shop Information. You'll need to enlist for 60 months and attend boot camp and 75 days of A School.

Those seeking a position with the Seabees must be U.S. citizens. Builders should be able to use tools, equipment and machines and have good use of your hands. Other important qualifications include knowledge of algebra and arithmetic with mixed fractions, along with the ability to express ideas orally and in writing.

This is a 5 year enlistment program.

How much does a Navy Seabee make? As of Mar 29, 2023, the average annual pay for a Navy Seabee in the United States is $61,741 a year. Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $29.68 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,187/week or $5,145/month.

No, as long as you have the ASVAB for it, and the Navy needs them — you can be a Seabee. One thing about Seabee is, don't expect advancement to be a walk in the park, it's usually pretty low.

Where Are Seabees Stationed? Although Seabees operate all over the world, you'll find them stationed primarily at either Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC) Gulfport in Mississippi or Port Hueneme in California.

On average, E-1 through E-4 Seabees have a sea tour length of 54 months, E-5 Seabees have a 48-month sea tour length, and E-6 through E-9 Seabees have a 36-month sea tour length. Because average sea tour length varies by paygrade, so does average months deployed within each sea tour.