Ship Engineers pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for ship engineers is $52.66 an hour ($109,530 a year). About 8,400 people work in this job there.
Pay range for ship engineers in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $27.82 | $57,870 |
| 25% of workers | $39.49 | $82,130 |
| Half of workers (median) | $52.66 | $109,530 |
| 75% of workers | $65.27 | $135,760 |
| 90% of workers | $79.56 | $165,490 |
Best-paying states for ship engineers
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $133,640 | 550 |
| Hawaii | $131,640 | 70 |
| Florida | $130,480 | 1,260 |
| Texas | $127,810 | 660 |
| Massachusetts | $122,720 | 150 |
| Indiana | $122,190 | 210 |
| Kentucky | $120,550 | 0 |
| Rhode Island | $119,330 | 50 |
| Connecticut | $119,010 | 50 |
| New Jersey | $118,310 | 170 |
Pay by state
- California · $97,660
- Florida · $130,480
- Louisiana · $103,430
- New York · $133,640
- Texas · $127,810
- Virginia · $82,370
- Washington · $107,940
Education, experience and outlook for ship engineers
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $49,590 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $61,770 |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | $79,870 |
| Locomotive Engineers | $81,410 |
| Sailors and Marine Oilers | $51,520 |
| Power Plant Operators | $102,040 |
| Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators | $78,620 |
| Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | $57,550 |
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