How much does a captain make in Hawaii?
$72,960a year
Median yearly pay for captains in Hawaii. That is $35.08 an hour or $6,080 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.08
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,550Median: $72,960Highest 10%: $115,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,550 | $22.86 | |
| 25th | $52,980 | $25.47 | |
| Median | $72,960 | $35.08 | |
| 75th | $102,800 | $49.40 | |
| 90th | $115,100 | $55.34 |
Cities in Hawaii
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kahului, HI | $80,800 |
| Honolulu, HI | $72,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for captains.
| 24. Connecticut | $75,810 |
| 25. Wisconsin | $74,390 |
| 26. Delaware | $73,280 |
| 27. Hawaii | $72,960 |
| 28. Maine | $72,770 |
| 29. Illinois | $69,600 |
| 30. North Carolina | $69,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a captain make an hour in Hawaii?
The median hourly pay in Hawaii is $35.08 ($72,960 a year).
Do captains make more in Hawaii than the national average?
No: $72,960 against $92,460 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Hawaii rank for captain pay?
Hawaii ranks 27 of 38 states.
Which city in Hawaii pays captains the most?
Kahului-Wailuku, HI, with a median of $80,800 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.