How much does a ship engineer make in New York?
$122,800a year
Median yearly pay for ship engineers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $59.05 an hour or $10,240 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.05
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 22
- Jobs in the area
- 650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $84,580Median: $122,800Highest 10%: $171,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $84,580 | $40.66 | |
| 25th | $108,800 | $52.28 | |
| Median | $122,800 | $59.05 | |
| 75th | $151,200 | $72.71 | |
| 90th | $171,700 | $82.53 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for ship engineers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $335,300 |
| Commercial Pilot | $225,900 |
| Flight Attendant | $127,700 |
| Railroad Brake | $111,100 |
| Captain | $106,200 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $100,600 |
| Transportation Inspector | $93,420 |
| Subway and Streetcar Operator | $90,140 |
| Traffic Technician | $81,910 |
| Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster | $80,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ship engineer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $59.05 ($122,800 a year).
Do ship engineers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $122,800 against $109,500 nationally, 12% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $133,600, so New York pays 8% less.
Where does New York rank for ship engineer pay?
7 of 22 metro areas with data.
How much does a ship engineer make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $84,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $171,700 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.