Ship Engineers pay in California
In California, the median pay for ship engineers is $46.95 an hour ($97,660 a year). About 610 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($109,530). California ranks 16th of 24 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for ship engineers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $38.86 | $80,820 |
| 25% of workers | $40.68 | $84,620 |
| Half of workers (median) | $46.95 | $97,660 |
| 75% of workers | $75.52 | $157,070 |
| 90% of workers | $81.38 | $169,280 |
Ship Engineers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $108,770 | 140 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $85,310 | 70 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $84,630 | 0 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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)
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|---|---|
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