What is Jake Anderson's Net Worth?
Jake Anderson is an American deck boss on the commercial fishing vessel Northwestern, with a net worth of $1.8 million. Since 2007, Anderson has been a prominent figure in the Discovery Channel documentary series, Deadliest Catch. He was hired as a greenhorn by Sig Hansen and debuted in the episode 'New Beginnings'.
During his time on Deadliest Catch, Jake endured several personal tragedies. While filming, he was informed about the sudden death of his sister, Chelsea. Later, his father, Keith Anderson, went mysteriously missing and was presumed dead after his truck was found in a rural town in Washington.
In 2012, Jake was promoted to Deck Boss and earned his USCG Mat 1600-ton fishing license and Master 100-ton fishing license within the same year. He resides with his wife, Jenna, in Seattle during the off-season and is passionate about skateboarding.
Jake is sponsored by the American company DVS Shoes, and he has a signature skateboard shoe released through this company. Despite his success, Jake has faced significant personal challenges, including a battle with addiction. He is a recovering alcoholic and once faced homelessness for two years due to his addiction. Jake shared his story in his autobiography, 'Relapse,' published in 2014, which quickly became a bestseller.
