How much does a captain make in St. Louis?
$94,990a year
Median yearly pay for captains in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $45.67 an hour or $7,916 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.67
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 75
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,010Median: $94,990Highest 10%: $158,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,010 | $16.83 | |
| 25th | $59,350 | $28.53 | |
| Median | $94,990 | $45.67 | |
| 75th | $119,900 | $57.66 | |
| 90th | $158,500 | $76.21 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for captains.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Air Traffic Controller | $127,600 |
| Commercial Pilot | $91,540 |
| Transportation Inspector | $77,990 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $62,790 |
| Bus Driver | $61,080 |
| Tank Car | $60,950 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $60,750 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $58,240 |
| Sailor and Marine Oiler | $57,450 |
| Traffic Technician | $56,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a captain make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $45.67 ($94,990 a year).
Do captains make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $94,990 against $92,460 nationally, 3% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $83,670, so St. Louis pays 14% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for captain pay?
19 of 75 metro areas with data.
How much does a captain make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $158,500 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.