How much does a ship engineer make in Providence?
$119,300a year
Median yearly pay for ship engineers in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $57.37 an hour or $9,944 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.37
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 22
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,220Median: $119,300Highest 10%: $158,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,220 | $28.95 | |
| 25th | $95,950 | $46.13 | |
| Median | $119,300 | $57.37 | |
| 75th | $139,400 | $67.00 | |
| 90th | $158,900 | $76.37 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for ship engineers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $164,500 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $126,300 |
| Commercial Pilot | $106,500 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $89,880 |
| Tank Car | $83,160 |
| Captain | $75,430 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $70,170 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $60,610 |
| Bus Driver | $59,320 |
| Bus Driver | $57,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ship engineer make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $57.37 ($119,300 a year).
Do ship engineers make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $119,300 against $109,500 nationally, 9% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $119,300, so Providence pays 0% more.
Where does Providence rank for ship engineer pay?
9 of 22 metro areas with data.
How much does a ship engineer make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $158,900 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.