How much does a ship engineer make in Washington?
$122,100a year
Median yearly pay for ship engineers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $58.70 an hour or $10,170 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.70
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 22
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,990Median: $122,100Highest 10%: $136,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,990 | $35.57 | |
| 25th | $92,140 | $44.30 | |
| Median | $122,100 | $58.70 | |
| 75th | $122,100 | $58.70 | |
| 90th | $136,500 | $65.63 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for ship engineers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $209,800 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $174,900 |
| Commercial Pilot | $125,900 |
| Transportation Inspector | $97,170 |
| Captain | $94,150 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $92,120 |
| Traffic Technician | $70,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $67,960 |
| Bus Driver | $65,220 |
| Motor Vehicle Operator | $64,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a ship engineer make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $58.70 ($122,100 a year).
Do ship engineers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $122,100 against $109,500 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Washington rank for ship engineer pay?
8 of 22 metro areas with data.
How much does a ship engineer make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $73,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $136,500 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.