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How much does a ship engineer make in Pennsylvania?

$80,210a year

Median yearly pay for ship engineers in Pennsylvania. That is $38.56 an hour or $6,684 a month.

Hourly
$38.56
Vs. national median
-27%
Rank among states
21 of 24
Jobs in the state
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,990Median: $80,210Highest 10%: $126,500
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$63,990$30.76
25th$73,550$35.36
Median$80,210$38.56
75th$99,540$47.86
90th$126,500$60.82

Cities in Pennsylvania

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Pittsburgh, PA$73,550
Salaries for every job in Pennsylvania

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for ship engineers.

18. Oregon$88,800
19. Alaska$88,190
20. Virginia$82,370
21. Pennsylvania$80,210
22. Michigan$79,170
23. Maine$77,160
24. North Carolina$65,010
Ship Engineer salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a ship engineer make an hour in Pennsylvania?

The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $38.56 ($80,210 a year).

Do ship engineers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?

No: $80,210 against $109,500 nationally, 27% less.

Where does Pennsylvania rank for ship engineer pay?

Pennsylvania ranks 21 of 24 states.

Which city in Pennsylvania pays ship engineers the most?

Pittsburgh, PA, with a median of $73,550 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.