How much does a ship engineer make in Washington?
$107,900a year
Median yearly pay for ship engineers in Washington. That is $51.89 an hour or $8,995 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.89
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,530Median: $107,900Highest 10%: $157,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,530 | $29.58 | |
| 25th | $82,520 | $39.67 | |
| Median | $107,900 | $51.89 | |
| 75th | $135,400 | $65.10 | |
| 90th | $157,300 | $75.64 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $108,900 |
| Portland, OR | $88,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for ship engineers.
| 9. Connecticut | $119,000 |
| 10. New Jersey | $118,300 |
| 11. Illinois | $115,300 |
| 12. Washington | $107,900 |
| 13. Louisiana | $103,400 |
| 14. Mississippi | $98,380 |
| 15. South Carolina | $97,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ship engineer make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $51.89 ($107,900 a year).
Do ship engineers make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $107,900 against $109,500 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Washington rank for ship engineer pay?
Washington ranks 12 of 24 states.
Which city in Washington pays ship engineers the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $108,900 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.