How much does a captain make in Houston?
$118,800a year
Median yearly pay for captains in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $57.13 an hour or $9,903 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.13
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 75
- Jobs in the area
- 2,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,840Median: $118,800Highest 10%: $176,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,840 | $33.10 | |
| 25th | $73,340 | $35.26 | |
| Median | $118,800 | $57.13 | |
| 75th | $145,600 | $69.98 | |
| 90th | $176,400 | $84.82 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for captains.
| Beaumont, TX | $112,300 |
| Brownsville, TX | $103,800 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $79,060 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $307,700 |
| Commercial Pilot | $131,400 |
| Ship Engineer | $131,300 |
| Transportation Inspector | $92,570 |
| Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator | $90,730 |
| Wellhead Pumper | $79,720 |
| Pump Operator | $76,670 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $75,500 |
| Dredge Operator | $72,960 |
| Tank Car | $61,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a captain make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $57.13 ($118,800 a year).
Do captains make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $118,800 against $92,460 nationally, 29% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $111,400, so Houston pays 7% more.
Where does Houston rank for captain pay?
7 of 75 metro areas with data.
How much does a captain make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $68,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $176,400 or more.
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.