How much does a captain make in Rhode Island?
$76,790a year
Median yearly pay for captains in Rhode Island. That is $36.92 an hour or $6,399 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.92
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,360Median: $76,790Highest 10%: $163,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,360 | $18.92 | |
| 25th | $56,200 | $27.02 | |
| Median | $76,790 | $36.92 | |
| 75th | $103,300 | $49.66 | |
| 90th | $163,500 | $78.61 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $75,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for captains.
| 18. Oklahoma | $79,110 |
| 19. Massachusetts | $77,950 |
| 20. Georgia | $77,090 |
| 21. Rhode Island | $76,790 |
| 22. Florida | $76,040 |
| 23. New Hampshire | $75,870 |
| 24. Connecticut | $75,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a captain make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $36.92 ($76,790 a year).
Do captains make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $76,790 against $92,460 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for captain pay?
Rhode Island ranks 21 of 38 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays captains the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $75,430 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.