How much does a captain make in Maine?
$72,770a year
Median yearly pay for captains in Maine. That is $34.99 an hour or $6,064 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.99
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,640Median: $72,770Highest 10%: $104,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,640 | $22.90 | |
| 25th | $56,330 | $27.08 | |
| Median | $72,770 | $34.99 | |
| 75th | $80,750 | $38.82 | |
| 90th | $104,200 | $50.12 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $74,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for captains.
| 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 |
| 31. Alabama | $68,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a captain make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $34.99 ($72,770 a year).
Do captains make more in Maine than the national average?
No: $72,770 against $92,460 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Maine rank for captain pay?
Maine ranks 28 of 38 states.
Which city in Maine pays captains the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $74,140 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.