This paper examines the empowerment of fisherwomen in coastal Kerala who have transitioned from fisheries to alternative occupations. Using survey data from 309 respondents across Trivandrum, Kollam, and Alappuzha, and a four-dimensional empowerment framework—economic, personal, social, and political—the research reveals substantial improvements in all areas. Inter-sector occupational mobility drives more robust empowerment than intra-sector shifts, manifesting as better income stability, heightened self-confidence, greater social participation, and enhanced political engagement. Results from independent sample t-tests indicate statistically significant differences between groups. The analysis positions occupational mobility as a transformative force in fostering sustainable empowerment among marginalized coastal women