How much does a ship engineer make in Houston?
$131,300a year
Median yearly pay for ship engineers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $63.11 an hour or $10,940 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.11
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 22
- Jobs in the area
- 520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $95,210Median: $131,300Highest 10%: $150,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $95,210 | $45.77 | |
| 25th | $116,400 | $55.94 | |
| Median | $131,300 | $63.11 | |
| 75th | $140,100 | $67.34 | |
| 90th | $150,700 | $72.47 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for ship engineers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $307,700 |
| Commercial Pilot | $131,400 |
| Captain | $118,800 |
| Transportation Inspector | $92,570 |
| Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator | $90,730 |
| Wellhead Pumper | $79,720 |
| Pump Operator | $76,670 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $75,500 |
| Dredge Operator | $72,960 |
| Tank Car | $61,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ship engineer make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $63.11 ($131,300 a year).
Do ship engineers make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $131,300 against $109,500 nationally, 20% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $127,800, so Houston pays 3% more.
Where does Houston rank for ship engineer pay?
3 of 22 metro areas with data.
How much does a ship engineer make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $95,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $150,700 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.