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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
PercentileYearlyHourly
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
Salaries for every job in Oregon

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
Captain salary in all states

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.