How much does a captain make in Virginia?
$87,610a year
Median yearly pay for captains in Virginia. That is $42.12 an hour or $7,301 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.12
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 2,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,560Median: $87,610Highest 10%: $132,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,560 | $26.23 | |
| 25th | $66,460 | $31.95 | |
| Median | $87,610 | $42.12 | |
| 75th | $120,500 | $57.91 | |
| 90th | $132,200 | $63.54 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $94,150 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $86,940 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for captains.
| 11. Indiana | $92,000 |
| 12. New Jersey | $90,310 |
| 13. Alaska | $88,230 |
| 14. Virginia | $87,610 |
| 15. West Virginia | $85,290 |
| 16. Missouri | $83,670 |
| 17. Minnesota | $80,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a captain make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $42.12 ($87,610 a year).
Do captains make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $87,610 against $92,460 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Virginia rank for captain pay?
Virginia ranks 14 of 38 states.
Which city in Virginia pays captains the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $94,150 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.