How much does a captain make in Connecticut?
$75,810a year
Median yearly pay for captains in Connecticut. That is $36.45 an hour or $6,318 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.45
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,380Median: $75,810Highest 10%: $151,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,380 | $23.26 | |
| 25th | $72,030 | $34.63 | |
| Median | $75,810 | $36.45 | |
| 75th | $114,200 | $54.90 | |
| 90th | $151,800 | $72.98 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $89,890 |
| Norwich, CT | $78,310 |
| New Haven, CT | $75,810 |
| Hartford, CT | $74,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for captains.
| 21. Rhode Island | $76,790 |
| 22. Florida | $76,040 |
| 23. New Hampshire | $75,870 |
| 24. Connecticut | $75,810 |
| 25. Wisconsin | $74,390 |
| 26. Delaware | $73,280 |
| 27. Hawaii | $72,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a captain make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $36.45 ($75,810 a year).
Do captains make more in Connecticut than the national average?
No: $75,810 against $92,460 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Connecticut rank for captain pay?
Connecticut ranks 24 of 38 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays captains the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $89,890 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.