How much does a captain make in Alaska?
$88,230a year
Median yearly pay for captains in Alaska. That is $42.42 an hour or $7,353 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.42
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,360Median: $88,230Highest 10%: $149,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,360 | $20.37 | |
| 25th | $60,750 | $29.21 | |
| Median | $88,230 | $42.42 | |
| 75th | $121,700 | $58.51 | |
| 90th | $149,400 | $71.81 |
Cities in Alaska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Anchorage, AK | $109,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for captains.
| 10. Oregon | $97,050 |
| 11. Indiana | $92,000 |
| 12. New Jersey | $90,310 |
| 13. Alaska | $88,230 |
| 14. Virginia | $87,610 |
| 15. West Virginia | $85,290 |
| 16. Missouri | $83,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a captain make an hour in Alaska?
The median hourly pay in Alaska is $42.42 ($88,230 a year).
Do captains make more in Alaska than the national average?
No: $88,230 against $92,460 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Alaska rank for captain pay?
Alaska ranks 13 of 38 states.
Which city in Alaska pays captains the most?
Anchorage, AK, with a median of $109,600 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.