How much does a ship engineer make in Alaska?
$88,190a year
Median yearly pay for ship engineers in Alaska. That is $42.40 an hour or $7,349 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.40
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,240Median: $88,190Highest 10%: $145,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,240 | $19.35 | |
| 25th | $59,310 | $28.51 | |
| Median | $88,190 | $42.40 | |
| 75th | $111,600 | $53.66 | |
| 90th | $145,900 | $70.16 |
Cities in Alaska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Anchorage, AK | $110,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for ship engineers.
| 16. California | $97,660 |
| 17. Alabama | $96,030 |
| 18. Oregon | $88,800 |
| 19. Alaska | $88,190 |
| 20. Virginia | $82,370 |
| 21. Pennsylvania | $80,210 |
| 22. Michigan | $79,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ship engineer make an hour in Alaska?
The median hourly pay in Alaska is $42.40 ($88,190 a year).
Do ship engineers make more in Alaska than the national average?
No: $88,190 against $109,500 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Alaska rank for ship engineer pay?
Alaska ranks 19 of 24 states.
Which city in Alaska pays ship engineers the most?
Anchorage, AK, with a median of $110,000 a year.
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.