How much does a captain make in Providence?
$75,430a year
Median yearly pay for captains in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $36.26 an hour or $6,286 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.26
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 50 of 75
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,870Median: $75,430Highest 10%: $144,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,870 | $21.09 | |
| 25th | $56,200 | $27.02 | |
| Median | $75,430 | $36.26 | |
| 75th | $100,700 | $48.39 | |
| 90th | $144,800 | $69.60 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for captains.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $164,500 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $126,300 |
| Ship Engineer | $119,300 |
| Commercial Pilot | $106,500 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $89,880 |
| Tank Car | $83,160 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $70,170 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $60,610 |
| Bus Driver | $59,320 |
| Bus Driver | $57,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a captain make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $36.26 ($75,430 a year).
Do captains make more in Providence than the national average?
No: $75,430 against $92,460 nationally, 18% less.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $76,790, so Providence pays 2% less.
Where does Providence rank for captain pay?
50 of 75 metro areas with data.
How much does a captain make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $144,800 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.