How much does a captain make in Mississippi?
$104,200a year
Median yearly pay for captains in Mississippi. That is $50.11 an hour or $8,685 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.11
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,030Median: $104,200Highest 10%: $186,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,030 | $22.61 | |
| 25th | $75,270 | $36.19 | |
| Median | $104,200 | $50.11 | |
| 75th | $137,900 | $66.28 | |
| 90th | $186,000 | $89.43 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Gulfport, MS | $81,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for captains.
| 4. Texas | $111,400 |
| 5. California | $110,100 |
| 6. New York | $104,800 |
| 7. Mississippi | $104,200 |
| 8. Washington | $103,700 |
| 9. Iowa | $97,700 |
| 10. Oregon | $97,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a captain make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $50.11 ($104,200 a year).
Do captains make more in Mississippi than the national average?
Yes: $104,200 against $92,460 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Mississippi rank for captain pay?
Mississippi ranks 7 of 38 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays captains the most?
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS, with a median of $81,290 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.