How much does a ship engineer make in Mississippi?
$98,380a year
Median yearly pay for ship engineers in Mississippi. That is $47.30 an hour or $8,198 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.30
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,730Median: $98,380Highest 10%: $129,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,730 | $36.41 | |
| 25th | $78,790 | $37.88 | |
| Median | $98,380 | $47.30 | |
| 75th | $101,600 | $48.86 | |
| 90th | $129,900 | $62.44 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for ship engineers.
| 11. Illinois | $115,300 |
| 12. Washington | $107,900 |
| 13. Louisiana | $103,400 |
| 14. Mississippi | $98,380 |
| 15. South Carolina | $97,890 |
| 16. California | $97,660 |
| 17. Alabama | $96,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ship engineer make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $47.30 ($98,380 a year).
Do ship engineers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $98,380 against $109,500 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for ship engineer pay?
Mississippi ranks 14 of 24 states.
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.