How much does a captain make in Florida?
$76,040a year
Median yearly pay for captains in Florida. That is $36.56 an hour or $6,337 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.56
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 5,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,240Median: $76,040Highest 10%: $136,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,240 | $17.42 | |
| 25th | $53,250 | $25.60 | |
| Median | $76,040 | $36.56 | |
| 75th | $102,500 | $49.30 | |
| 90th | $136,100 | $65.44 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Deltona, FL | $92,580 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $83,190 |
| Orlando, FL | $79,720 |
| Miami, FL | $78,280 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $77,630 |
| Tampa, FL | $77,180 |
| Crestview, FL | $75,370 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $74,260 |
| North Port, FL | $71,840 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $69,050 |
| Naples, FL | $65,150 |
| Panama City, FL | $63,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for captains.
| 19. Massachusetts | $77,950 |
| 20. Georgia | $77,090 |
| 21. Rhode Island | $76,790 |
| 22. Florida | $76,040 |
| 23. New Hampshire | $75,870 |
| 24. Connecticut | $75,810 |
| 25. Wisconsin | $74,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a captain make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $36.56 ($76,040 a year).
Do captains make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $76,040 against $92,460 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Florida rank for captain pay?
Florida ranks 22 of 38 states.
Which city in Florida pays captains the most?
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL, with a median of $92,580 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.