SOC 53-5031 · May 2025 · United States
Ship Engineers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Ship Engineers across the United States is $109,530 per year, measured over 8,400 jobs. The highest state median is in New York, at $133,640.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Ship Engineers
Pay for this occupation varies by 105.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. New York pays $133,640 and North Carolina pays $65,010.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $133,640 | 550 | |
| 2 | Hawaii | $131,640 | 70 | |
| 3 | Florida | $130,480 | 1,260 | |
| 4 | Texas | $127,810 | 660 | |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $122,720 | 150 | |
| 6 | Indiana | $122,190 | 210 | |
| 7 | Kentucky | $120,550 | — | |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $119,330 | 50 | |
| 9 | Connecticut | $119,010 | 50 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | $118,310 | 170 |
States with the most Ship Engineers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | 1,450 | $82,370 | |
| 2 | Florida | 1,260 | $130,480 | |
| 3 | Washington | 730 | $107,940 | |
| 4 | Texas | 660 | $127,810 | |
| 5 | California | 610 | $97,660 | |
| 6 | Louisiana | 610 | $103,430 | |
| 7 | New York | 550 | $133,640 | |
| 8 | Alaska | 420 | $88,190 | |
| 9 | Indiana | 210 | $122,190 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | 170 | $118,310 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Orleans | $132,710 | 230 |
| 2 | Urban Honolulu | $131,640 | 60 |
| 3 | Houston | $131,260 | 520 |
| 4 | Jacksonville | $130,600 | 450 |
| 5 | Miami | $129,700 | 640 |
| 6 | Boston | $126,630 | 90 |
| 7 | New York | $122,820 | 650 |
| 8 | Washington | $122,090 | 50 |
| 9 | Providence | $119,330 | 50 |
| 10 | Anchorage | $109,990 | 50 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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