How much does a captain make in Texas?
$111,400a year
Median yearly pay for captains in Texas. That is $53.55 an hour or $9,283 a month.
- Hourly
- $53.55
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 3,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,850Median: $111,400Highest 10%: $170,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,850 | $31.18 | |
| 25th | $70,780 | $34.03 | |
| Median | $111,400 | $53.55 | |
| 75th | $145,600 | $69.98 | |
| 90th | $170,800 | $82.12 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Houston, TX | $118,800 |
| Beaumont, TX | $112,300 |
| Brownsville, TX | $103,800 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $79,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for captains.
| 1. Maryland | $139,000 |
| 2. Tennessee | $132,700 |
| 3. Louisiana | $117,200 |
| 4. Texas | $111,400 |
| 5. California | $110,100 |
| 6. New York | $104,800 |
| 7. Mississippi | $104,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a captain make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $53.55 ($111,400 a year).
Do captains make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $111,400 against $92,460 nationally, 20% more.
Where does Texas rank for captain pay?
Texas ranks 4 of 38 states.
Which city in Texas pays captains the most?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, with a median of $118,800 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.