How much does a captain make in Pennsylvania?
$61,420a year
Median yearly pay for captains in Pennsylvania. That is $29.53 an hour or $5,118 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.53
- Vs. national median
- -34%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,710Median: $61,420Highest 10%: $127,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,710 | $17.65 | |
| 25th | $38,580 | $18.55 | |
| Median | $61,420 | $29.53 | |
| 75th | $105,700 | $50.79 | |
| 90th | $127,100 | $61.09 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $103,800 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $48,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for captains.
| 30. North Carolina | $69,170 |
| 31. Alabama | $68,920 |
| 32. Vermont | $64,020 |
| 33. Pennsylvania | $61,420 |
| 34. Arizona | $58,700 |
| 35. South Carolina | $57,660 |
| 36. Ohio | $56,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a captain make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $29.53 ($61,420 a year).
Do captains make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $61,420 against $92,460 nationally, 34% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for captain pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 33 of 38 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays captains the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $103,800 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.