How much does a captain make in Washington?
$103,700a year
Median yearly pay for captains in Washington. That is $49.87 an hour or $8,644 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.87
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 1,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,350Median: $103,700Highest 10%: $153,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,350 | $27.57 | |
| 25th | $75,470 | $36.28 | |
| Median | $103,700 | $49.87 | |
| 75th | $129,000 | $62.04 | |
| 90th | $153,300 | $73.72 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bremerton, WA | $113,900 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $113,900 |
| Seattle, WA | $109,100 |
| Portland, OR | $93,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for captains.
| 5. California | $110,100 |
| 6. New York | $104,800 |
| 7. Mississippi | $104,200 |
| 8. Washington | $103,700 |
| 9. Iowa | $97,700 |
| 10. Oregon | $97,050 |
| 11. Indiana | $92,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a captain make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $49.87 ($103,700 a year).
Do captains make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $103,700 against $92,460 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Washington rank for captain pay?
Washington ranks 8 of 38 states.
Which city in Washington pays captains the most?
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA, with a median of $113,900 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.