How much does a ship engineer make in Texas?
$127,800a year
Median yearly pay for ship engineers in Texas. That is $61.45 an hour or $10,650 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.45
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $93,560Median: $127,800Highest 10%: $150,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $93,560 | $44.98 | |
| 25th | $103,900 | $49.97 | |
| Median | $127,800 | $61.45 | |
| 75th | $132,700 | $63.82 | |
| 90th | $150,500 | $72.34 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Houston, TX | $131,300 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $108,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for ship engineers.
| 1. New York | $133,600 |
| 2. Hawaii | $131,600 |
| 3. Florida | $130,500 |
| 4. Texas | $127,800 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $122,700 |
| 6. Indiana | $122,200 |
| 7. Kentucky | $120,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ship engineer make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $61.45 ($127,800 a year).
Do ship engineers make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $127,800 against $109,500 nationally, 17% more.
Where does Texas rank for ship engineer pay?
Texas ranks 4 of 24 states.
Which city in Texas pays ship engineers the most?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, with a median of $131,300 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.