How much does a captain make in Philadelphia?
$103,800a year
Median yearly pay for captains in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $49.92 an hour or $8,653 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.92
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 75
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,670Median: $103,800Highest 10%: $209,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,670 | $21.48 | |
| 25th | $63,920 | $30.73 | |
| Median | $103,800 | $49.92 | |
| 75th | $163,000 | $78.38 | |
| 90th | $209,600 | $100.76 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for captains.
| Pittsburgh, PA | $48,030 |
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Salaries for every job in Philadelphia, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a captain make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $49.92 ($103,800 a year).
Do captains make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $103,800 against $92,460 nationally, 12% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $61,420, so Philadelphia pays 69% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for captain pay?
16 of 75 metro areas with data.
How much does a captain make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $209,600 or more.
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.