How much does a captain make in Delaware?
$73,280a year
Median yearly pay for captains in Delaware. That is $35.23 an hour or $6,107 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.23
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,480Median: $73,280Highest 10%: $127,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,480 | $21.38 | |
| 25th | $55,190 | $26.53 | |
| Median | $73,280 | $35.23 | |
| 75th | $100,200 | $48.18 | |
| 90th | $127,800 | $61.44 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $103,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for captains.
| 23. New Hampshire | $75,870 |
| 24. Connecticut | $75,810 |
| 25. Wisconsin | $74,390 |
| 26. Delaware | $73,280 |
| 27. Hawaii | $72,960 |
| 28. Maine | $72,770 |
| 29. Illinois | $69,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a captain make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $35.23 ($73,280 a year).
Do captains make more in Delaware than the national average?
No: $73,280 against $92,460 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Delaware rank for captain pay?
Delaware ranks 26 of 38 states.
Which city in Delaware pays captains the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $103,800 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.