How much does a ship engineer make in California?
$97,660a year
Median yearly pay for ship engineers in California. That is $46.95 an hour or $8,138 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.95
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,820Median: $97,660Highest 10%: $169,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,820 | $38.86 | |
| 25th | $84,620 | $40.68 | |
| Median | $97,660 | $46.95 | |
| 75th | $157,100 | $75.51 | |
| 90th | $169,300 | $81.38 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $108,800 |
| San Diego, CA | $85,310 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $84,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for ship engineers.
| 13. Louisiana | $103,400 |
| 14. Mississippi | $98,380 |
| 15. South Carolina | $97,890 |
| 16. California | $97,660 |
| 17. Alabama | $96,030 |
| 18. Oregon | $88,800 |
| 19. Alaska | $88,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ship engineer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $46.95 ($97,660 a year).
Do ship engineers make more in California than the national average?
No: $97,660 against $109,500 nationally, 11% less.
Where does California rank for ship engineer pay?
California ranks 16 of 24 states.
Which city in California pays ship engineers the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $108,800 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.