Ship Engineers Salary (2025)
Based on 8,400 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $57,870 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $82,130 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $109,530 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $135,760 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $165,490 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$58K
25th
$82K
Median
$110K
75th
$136K
90th
$165K
Highest Paying States for Ship Engineers
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | $139,700 |
| Louisiana | $132,290 |
| New York | $126,300 |
| Texas | $123,260 |
| Florida | $122,470 |
| Rhode Island | $121,160 |
| Massachusetts | $120,690 |
| Indiana | $118,250 |
| California | $117,530 |
| Kentucky | $114,730 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Ship Engineers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Hawaii at an average of $139,700 per year, while Kentucky has an average of $114,730 — a difference of $24,970. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Ship Engineers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 8,400 workers were employed as Ship Engineerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Transportation and Material Moving Occupations. The annual mean wage of $111,790 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 53-5031