How much does a ship engineer make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $52.66 an hour or $9,128 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.66
- Average (mean)
- $111,800
- Jobs
- 8,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,870 | $27.82 | |
| 25th | $82,130 | $39.49 | |
| Median | $109,500 | $52.66 | |
| 75th | $135,800 | $65.27 | |
| 90th | $165,500 | $79.56 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| New York | $133,600 |
| Hawaii | $131,600 |
| Florida | $130,500 |
| Texas | $127,800 |
| Massachusetts | $122,700 |
| Indiana | $122,200 |
| Kentucky | $120,600 |
| Rhode Island | $119,300 |
| Connecticut | $119,000 |
| New Jersey | $118,300 |
| Illinois | $115,300 |
| Washington | $107,900 |
| Louisiana | $103,400 |
| Mississippi | $98,380 |
| South Carolina | $97,890 |
| California | $97,660 |
| Alabama | $96,030 |
| Oregon | $88,800 |
| Alaska | $88,190 |
| Virginia | $82,370 |
| Pennsylvania | $80,210 |
| Michigan | $79,170 |
| Maine | $77,160 |
| North Carolina | $65,010 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $132,700 |
| Honolulu, HI | $131,600 |
| Houston, TX | $131,300 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $130,600 |
| Miami, FL | $129,700 |
| Boston, MA | $126,600 |
| New York, NY | $122,800 |
| Washington, DC | $122,100 |
| Providence, RI | $119,300 |
| Anchorage, AK | $110,000 |
| Seattle, WA | $108,900 |
| San Francisco, CA | $108,800 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $108,500 |
| Houma, LA | $100,300 |
| Charleston, SC | $98,450 |
In other countries
Ship Engineer belongs to the international group "Ships’ engineers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Sailor and Marine Oiler$51,520
- Captain$92,460
- Motorboat Operator$47,520
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ship engineer make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $52.66 ($109,500 a year).
How much does a ship engineer make a month?
About $9,128 a month before tax, based on a median of $109,500 a year.
How much does a ship engineer make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,870 or less a year ($27.82 an hour); the top 10% make $165,500 or more.
Which state pays ship engineers the most?
New York, with a median of $133,600 a year, followed by Hawaii ($131,600) and Florida ($130,500).
Which city pays ship engineers the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $132,700 a year.
How many ship engineers are there in the United States?
About 8,400 people work as ship engineers.
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.