How much does a captain make in Washington?
$94,150a year
Median yearly pay for captains in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $45.26 an hour or $7,846 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.26
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 75
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,260Median: $94,150Highest 10%: $153,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,260 | $25.61 | |
| 25th | $67,740 | $32.57 | |
| Median | $94,150 | $45.26 | |
| 75th | $131,100 | $63.02 | |
| 90th | $153,800 | $73.92 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for captains.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $209,800 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $174,900 |
| Commercial Pilot | $125,900 |
| Ship Engineer | $122,100 |
| Transportation Inspector | $97,170 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $92,120 |
| Traffic Technician | $70,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $67,960 |
| Bus Driver | $65,220 |
| Motor Vehicle Operator | $64,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a captain make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $45.26 ($94,150 a year).
Do captains make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $94,150 against $92,460 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Washington rank for captain pay?
20 of 75 metro areas with data.
How much does a captain make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $153,800 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.