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How much does a captain make in Iowa?

$97,700a year

Median yearly pay for captains in Iowa. That is $46.97 an hour or $8,142 a month.

Hourly
$46.97
Vs. national median
+6%
Rank among states
9 of 38
Jobs in the state
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,220Median: $97,700Highest 10%: $121,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,220$22.22
25th$62,190$29.90
Median$97,700$46.97
75th$105,700$50.80
90th$121,800$58.54

Cities in Iowa

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

No city data for this job.
Salaries for every job in Iowa

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for captains.

6. New York$104,800
7. Mississippi$104,200
8. Washington$103,700
9. Iowa$97,700
10. Oregon$97,050
11. Indiana$92,000
12. New Jersey$90,310
Captain salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a captain make an hour in Iowa?

The median hourly pay in Iowa is $46.97 ($97,700 a year).

Do captains make more in Iowa than the national average?

Yes: $97,700 against $92,460 nationally, 6% more.

Where does Iowa rank for captain pay?

Iowa ranks 9 of 38 states.

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.