How much does a ship engineer make in Massachusetts?
$122,700a year
Median yearly pay for ship engineers in Massachusetts. That is $59.00 an hour or $10,230 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.00
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,580Median: $122,700Highest 10%: $150,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,580 | $39.22 | |
| 25th | $102,000 | $49.05 | |
| Median | $122,700 | $59.00 | |
| 75th | $150,800 | $72.50 | |
| 90th | $150,800 | $72.51 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $126,600 |
| Providence, RI | $119,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for ship engineers.
| 2. Hawaii | $131,600 |
| 3. Florida | $130,500 |
| 4. Texas | $127,800 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $122,700 |
| 6. Indiana | $122,200 |
| 7. Kentucky | $120,600 |
| 8. Rhode Island | $119,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ship engineer make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $59.00 ($122,700 a year).
Do ship engineers make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $122,700 against $109,500 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for ship engineer pay?
Massachusetts ranks 5 of 24 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays ship engineers the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $126,600 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.