How much does a captain make in Cleveland?
$63,540a year
Median yearly pay for captains in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $30.55 an hour or $5,295 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.55
- Vs. national median
- -31%
- Rank among cities
- 63 of 75
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,050Median: $63,540Highest 10%: $100,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,050 | $19.25 | |
| 25th | $46,790 | $22.50 | |
| Median | $63,540 | $30.55 | |
| 75th | $79,470 | $38.21 | |
| 90th | $100,300 | $48.22 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for captains.
| Cincinnati, OH | $80,480 |
| Huntington, WV | $70,600 |
| Sandusky, OH | $51,050 |
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Salaries for every job in Cleveland, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a captain make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $30.55 ($63,540 a year).
Do captains make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $63,540 against $92,460 nationally, 31% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $56,070, so Cleveland pays 13% more.
Where does Cleveland rank for captain pay?
63 of 75 metro areas with data.
How much does a captain make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,300 or more.
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.