How much does a ship engineer make in Illinois?
$115,300a year
Median yearly pay for ship engineers in Illinois. That is $55.44 an hour or $9,609 a month.
- Hourly
- $55.44
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,870Median: $115,300Highest 10%: $136,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,870 | $25.42 | |
| 25th | $77,770 | $37.39 | |
| Median | $115,300 | $55.44 | |
| 75th | $123,300 | $59.28 | |
| 90th | $136,300 | $65.53 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $77,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for ship engineers.
| 8. Rhode Island | $119,300 |
| 9. Connecticut | $119,000 |
| 10. New Jersey | $118,300 |
| 11. Illinois | $115,300 |
| 12. Washington | $107,900 |
| 13. Louisiana | $103,400 |
| 14. Mississippi | $98,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ship engineer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $55.44 ($115,300 a year).
Do ship engineers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $115,300 against $109,500 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Illinois rank for ship engineer pay?
Illinois ranks 11 of 24 states.
Which city in Illinois pays ship engineers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $77,770 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.