How much does a ship engineer make in Chicago?
$77,770a year
Median yearly pay for ship engineers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $37.39 an hour or $6,481 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.39
- Vs. national median
- -29%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 22
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,780Median: $77,770Highest 10%: $159,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,780 | $18.64 | |
| 25th | $52,870 | $25.42 | |
| Median | $77,770 | $37.39 | |
| 75th | $126,200 | $60.65 | |
| 90th | $159,700 | $76.79 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for ship engineers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $293,500 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $189,800 |
| Commercial Pilot | $157,400 |
| Hoist and Winch Operator | $118,200 |
| Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster | $96,120 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $77,470 |
| Captain | $76,530 |
| Bridge and Lock Tender | $73,110 |
| Railroad Brake | $72,180 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $70,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ship engineer make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $37.39 ($77,770 a year).
Do ship engineers make more in Chicago than the national average?
No: $77,770 against $109,500 nationally, 29% less.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $115,300, so Chicago pays 33% less.
Where does Chicago rank for ship engineer pay?
21 of 22 metro areas with data.
How much does a ship engineer make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $159,700 or more.
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.