50% of professionals earn between $50,000 - $161,100 USD
The median salary is $80,000
The average salary for a Captain in United States is USD 105,759 - USD 171,558 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 105,000 per year, based on 2,240 active job listings.
The cities with the most Captain job opportunities in United States are New York, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Houston, Washington. New York leads with 41 job openings.
Leading employers for Captain roles in United States include Actalent, Archinect, Solairus Aviation, CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation, Circle K.
Explore 2,240 Captain job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.