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How much does a captain make in Georgia?

$77,090a year

Median yearly pay for captains in Georgia. That is $37.06 an hour or $6,424 a month.

Hourly
$37.06
Vs. national median
-17%
Rank among states
20 of 38
Jobs in the state
220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,640Median: $77,090Highest 10%: $121,600
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,640$18.58
25th$44,010$21.16
Median$77,090$37.06
75th$101,300$48.69
90th$121,600$58.45

Cities in Georgia

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Savannah, GA$81,090
Chattanooga, TN$80,790
Salaries for every job in Georgia

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for captains.

17. Minnesota$80,920
18. Oklahoma$79,110
19. Massachusetts$77,950
20. Georgia$77,090
21. Rhode Island$76,790
22. Florida$76,040
23. New Hampshire$75,870
Captain salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a captain make an hour in Georgia?

The median hourly pay in Georgia is $37.06 ($77,090 a year).

Do captains make more in Georgia than the national average?

No: $77,090 against $92,460 nationally, 17% less.

Where does Georgia rank for captain pay?

Georgia ranks 20 of 38 states.

Which city in Georgia pays captains the most?

Savannah, GA, with a median of $81,090 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.