How much does a captain make in Ohio?
$56,070a year
Median yearly pay for captains in Ohio. That is $26.96 an hour or $4,673 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.96
- Vs. national median
- -39%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,530Median: $56,070Highest 10%: $99,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,530 | $18.04 | |
| 25th | $38,660 | $18.59 | |
| Median | $56,070 | $26.96 | |
| 75th | $77,790 | $37.40 | |
| 90th | $99,090 | $47.64 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $80,480 |
| Huntington, WV | $70,600 |
| Cleveland, OH | $63,540 |
| Sandusky, OH | $51,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for captains.
| 33. Pennsylvania | $61,420 |
| 34. Arizona | $58,700 |
| 35. South Carolina | $57,660 |
| 36. Ohio | $56,070 |
| 37. Michigan | $53,590 |
| 38. Utah | $50,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a captain make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $26.96 ($56,070 a year).
Do captains make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $56,070 against $92,460 nationally, 39% less.
Where does Ohio rank for captain pay?
Ohio ranks 36 of 38 states.
Which city in Ohio pays captains the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $80,480 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.