How much does a captain make in Louisiana?
$117,200a year
Median yearly pay for captains in Louisiana. That is $56.33 an hour or $9,763 a month.
- Hourly
- $56.33
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 6,830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,480Median: $117,200Highest 10%: $206,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,480 | $29.08 | |
| 25th | $79,830 | $38.38 | |
| Median | $117,200 | $56.33 | |
| 75th | $132,600 | $63.76 | |
| 90th | $206,900 | $99.45 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $129,300 |
| New Orleans, LA | $121,700 |
| Slidell, LA | $120,800 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $119,600 |
| Lafayette, LA | $116,200 |
| Houma, LA | $103,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for captains.
| 1. Maryland | $139,000 |
| 2. Tennessee | $132,700 |
| 3. Louisiana | $117,200 |
| 4. Texas | $111,400 |
| 5. California | $110,100 |
| 6. New York | $104,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a captain make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $56.33 ($117,200 a year).
Do captains make more in Louisiana than the national average?
Yes: $117,200 against $92,460 nationally, 27% more.
Where does Louisiana rank for captain pay?
Louisiana ranks 3 of 38 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays captains the most?
Baton Rouge, LA, with a median of $129,300 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.