How much does a captain make in New York?
$104,800a year
Median yearly pay for captains in New York. That is $50.38 an hour or $8,733 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.38
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 1,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,850Median: $104,800Highest 10%: $165,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,850 | $26.37 | |
| 25th | $79,410 | $38.18 | |
| Median | $104,800 | $50.38 | |
| 75th | $129,300 | $62.14 | |
| 90th | $165,400 | $79.50 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $106,200 |
| Buffalo, NY | $77,120 |
| Rochester, NY | $75,750 |
| Albany, NY | $74,890 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for captains.
| 3. Louisiana | $117,200 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a captain make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $50.38 ($104,800 a year).
Do captains make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $104,800 against $92,460 nationally, 13% more.
Where does New York rank for captain pay?
New York ranks 6 of 38 states.
Which city in New York pays captains the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $106,200 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.