Ship Engineers Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $109,530 · Median hourly: $52.66 · Employment: 8,400
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,870 | $27.82 |
| 25th | $82,130 | $39.49 |
| Median | $109,530 | $52.66 |
| 75th | $135,760 | $65.27 |
| 90th | $165,490 | $79.56 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 53-5031
- Total U.S. employment: 8,400
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
The numbers in context
The mean wage of $111,790 sits 2.1% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
The median wage in this area is 0.0% below the national median — a difference of about $0 per year for a typical worker.
Ship Engineers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $96,030 | $46.17 | -12.3% | 50 |
| Alaska | $88,190 | $42.40 | -19.5% | 420 |
| California | $97,660 | $46.95 | -10.8% | 610 |
| Connecticut | $119,010 | $57.22 | +8.7% | 50 |
| Florida | $130,480 | $62.73 | +19.1% | 1,260 |
| Hawaii | $131,640 | $63.29 | +20.2% | 70 |
| Illinois | $115,310 | $55.44 | +5.3% | 110 |
| Indiana | $122,190 | $58.75 | +11.6% | 210 |
| Kentucky | $120,550 | $57.96 | +10.1% | 0 |
| Louisiana | $103,430 | $49.73 | -5.6% | 610 |
| Maine | $77,160 | $37.10 | -29.6% | 30 |
| Massachusetts | $122,720 | $59.00 | +12.0% | 150 |
| Michigan | $79,170 | $38.06 | -27.7% | 100 |
| Mississippi | $98,380 | $47.30 | -10.2% | 140 |
| New Jersey | $118,310 | $56.88 | +8.0% | 170 |
| New York | $133,640 | $64.25 | +22.0% | 550 |
| North Carolina | $65,010 | $31.26 | -40.6% | 90 |
| Oregon | $88,800 | $42.69 | -18.9% | 80 |
| Pennsylvania | $80,210 | $38.56 | -26.8% | 90 |
| Rhode Island | $119,330 | $57.37 | +8.9% | 50 |
| South Carolina | $97,890 | $47.06 | -10.6% | 80 |
| Texas | $127,810 | $61.45 | +16.7% | 660 |
| Virginia | $82,370 | $39.60 | -24.8% | 1,450 |
| Washington | $107,940 | $51.90 | -1.5% | 730 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for ship engineers?
The median annual wage for ship engineers is $109,530 ($52.66 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays ship engineers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many ship engineers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 8,400 ship engineers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do ship engineers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $52.66. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.