How much does a ship engineer make in Rhode Island?
$119,300a year
Median yearly pay for ship engineers in Rhode Island. That is $57.37 an hour or $9,944 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.37
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,120Median: $119,300Highest 10%: $160,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,120 | $36.60 | |
| 25th | $95,950 | $46.13 | |
| Median | $119,300 | $57.37 | |
| 75th | $139,400 | $67.00 | |
| 90th | $160,000 | $76.92 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $119,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for ship engineers.
| 5. Massachusetts | $122,700 |
| 6. Indiana | $122,200 |
| 7. Kentucky | $120,600 |
| 8. Rhode Island | $119,300 |
| 9. Connecticut | $119,000 |
| 10. New Jersey | $118,300 |
| 11. Illinois | $115,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ship engineer make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $57.37 ($119,300 a year).
Do ship engineers make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $119,300 against $109,500 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for ship engineer pay?
Rhode Island ranks 8 of 24 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays ship engineers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $119,300 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.