How much does a captain make in Los Angeles?
$113,300a year
Median yearly pay for captains in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $54.45 an hour or $9,438 a month.
- Hourly
- $54.45
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 75
- Jobs in the area
- 1,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,210Median: $113,300Highest 10%: $359,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,210 | $27.50 | |
| 25th | $75,900 | $36.49 | |
| Median | $113,300 | $54.45 | |
| 75th | $159,300 | $76.60 | |
| 90th | $359,800 | $172.99 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for captains.
| San Francisco, CA | $124,600 |
| Oxnard, CA | $80,100 |
| Sacramento, CA | $78,380 |
| San Diego, CA | $76,490 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $364,700 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $173,000 |
| Transportation Inspector | $101,000 |
| Ship Engineer | $84,630 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $81,490 |
| Flight Attendant | $79,390 |
| Traffic Technician | $78,640 |
| Rail Transportation Worker | $68,250 |
| Bus Driver | $68,020 |
| Pump Operator | $63,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a captain make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $54.45 ($113,300 a year).
Do captains make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $113,300 against $92,460 nationally, 22% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $110,100, so Los Angeles pays 3% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for captain pay?
11 of 75 metro areas with data.
How much does a captain make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $359,800 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.