How much does a captain make in Wisconsin?
$74,390a year
Median yearly pay for captains in Wisconsin. That is $35.76 an hour or $6,199 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.76
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,360Median: $74,390Highest 10%: $132,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,360 | $17.48 | |
| 25th | $64,100 | $30.82 | |
| Median | $74,390 | $35.76 | |
| 75th | $104,000 | $49.99 | |
| 90th | $132,100 | $63.50 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for captains.
| 22. Florida | $76,040 |
| 23. New Hampshire | $75,870 |
| 24. Connecticut | $75,810 |
| 25. Wisconsin | $74,390 |
| 26. Delaware | $73,280 |
| 27. Hawaii | $72,960 |
| 28. Maine | $72,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a captain make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $35.76 ($74,390 a year).
Do captains make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $74,390 against $92,460 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for captain pay?
Wisconsin ranks 25 of 38 states.
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.