How much does a captain make in Oregon?
$97,050a year
Median yearly pay for captains in Oregon. That is $46.66 an hour or $8,088 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.66
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,880Median: $97,050Highest 10%: $138,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,880 | $25.42 | |
| 25th | $62,770 | $30.18 | |
| Median | $97,050 | $46.66 | |
| 75th | $128,000 | $61.54 | |
| 90th | $138,000 | $66.35 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $93,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for captains.
| 7. Mississippi | $104,200 |
| 8. Washington | $103,700 |
| 9. Iowa | $97,700 |
| 10. Oregon | $97,050 |
| 11. Indiana | $92,000 |
| 12. New Jersey | $90,310 |
| 13. Alaska | $88,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a captain make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $46.66 ($97,050 a year).
Do captains make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $97,050 against $92,460 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Oregon rank for captain pay?
Oregon ranks 10 of 38 states.
Which city in Oregon pays captains the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $93,440 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.