How much does a captain make in Sacramento?
$78,380a year
Median yearly pay for captains in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $37.68 an hour or $6,532 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.68
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 75
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,480Median: $78,380Highest 10%: $163,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,480 | $24.27 | |
| 25th | $60,110 | $28.90 | |
| Median | $78,380 | $37.68 | |
| 75th | $127,500 | $61.31 | |
| 90th | $163,100 | $78.41 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for captains.
| San Francisco, CA | $124,600 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $113,300 |
| Oxnard, CA | $80,100 |
| San Diego, CA | $76,490 |
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Salaries for every job in Sacramento, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a captain make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $37.68 ($78,380 a year).
Do captains make more in Sacramento than the national average?
No: $78,380 against $92,460 nationally, 15% less.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $110,100, so Sacramento pays 29% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for captain pay?
38 of 75 metro areas with data.
How much does a captain make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $163,100 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.