Top 15 cities for ship engineers by average salary
| New Orleans, LA | $151,960 |
|---|---|
| Honolulu, HI | $135,380 |
| San Francisco, CA | $130,570 |
| Houston, TX | $127,070 |
| New York, NY | $126,400 |
| Boston, MA | $124,760 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $124,210 |
| Miami, FL | $121,780 |
| Providence, RI | $117,700 |
| Washington, DC | $113,840 |
| Houma, LA | $113,090 |
| Anchorage, AK | $111,710 |
| Seattle, WA | $111,580 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $103,080 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $98,400 |
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Ship Engineers salary by state
Hawaii pays ship engineers the most statewide, $139,700 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $139,700 | $131,640 | 70 | 1 | $135,380 | $135,380 |
| Louisiana | $132,290 | $103,430 | 610 | 2 | $151,960 | $113,090 |
| New York | $126,300 | $133,640 | 550 | 1 | $126,400 | $126,400 |
| Texas | $123,260 | $127,810 | 660 | 2 | $127,070 | $103,080 |
| Florida | $122,470 | $130,480 | 1,260 | 2 | $124,210 | $121,780 |
| Rhode Island | $121,160 | $119,330 | 50 | 1 | $117,700 | $117,700 |
| Massachusetts | $120,690 | $122,720 | 150 | 1 | $124,760 | $124,760 |
| Indiana | $118,250 | $122,190 | 210 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $117,530 | $97,660 | 610 | 3 | $130,570 | $90,770 |
| Kentucky | $114,730 | $120,550 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Jersey | $114,470 | $118,310 | 170 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Washington, D.C. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $113,840 | $113,840 |
| Washington | $111,020 | $107,940 | 730 | 1 | $111,580 | $111,580 |
| Illinois | $103,420 | $115,310 | 110 | 1 | $91,020 | $91,020 |
| Connecticut | $103,180 | $119,010 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oregon | $100,200 | $88,800 | 80 | 1 | $96,540 | $96,540 |
| Alabama | $98,940 | $96,030 | 50 | 1 | $98,300 | $98,300 |
| Mississippi | $96,910 | $98,380 | 140 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| South Carolina | $95,810 | $97,890 | 80 | 1 | $96,430 | $96,430 |
| Alaska | $92,380 | $88,190 | 420 | 1 | $111,710 | $111,710 |
| Virginia | $91,810 | $82,370 | 1,450 | 1 | $91,010 | $91,010 |
| Pennsylvania | $87,950 | $80,210 | 90 | 1 | $77,670 | $77,670 |
| Maine | $77,230 | $77,160 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| North Carolina | $75,020 | $65,010 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Michigan | $72,960 | $79,170 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Puerto Rico | $45,130 | $40,080 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Ship Engineers salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | $151,960 | $132,710 | $73.06 | 230 |
| Honolulu, HI | $135,380 | $131,640 | $65.09 | 60 |
| San Francisco, CA | $130,570 | $108,770 | $62.77 | 140 |
| Houston, TX | $127,070 | $131,260 | $61.09 | 520 |
| New York, NY | $126,400 | $122,820 | $60.77 | 650 |
| Boston, MA | $124,760 | $126,630 | $59.98 | 90 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $124,210 | $130,600 | $59.72 | 450 |
| Miami, FL | $121,780 | $129,700 | $58.55 | 640 |
| Providence, RI | $117,700 | $119,330 | $56.59 | 50 |
| Washington, DC | $113,840 | $122,090 | $54.73 | 50 |
| Houma, LA | $113,090 | $100,260 | $54.37 | 150 |
| Anchorage, AK | $111,710 | $109,990 | $53.71 | 50 |
| Seattle, WA | $111,580 | $108,900 | $53.65 | 580 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $103,080 | $108,530 | $49.56 | 30 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $98,400 | $84,630 | $47.31 | n/a |
| Mobile, AL | $98,300 | $95,540 | $47.26 | 40 |
| Portland, OR | $96,540 | $88,800 | $46.42 | 50 |
| Charleston, SC | $96,430 | $98,450 | $46.36 | 70 |
| Chicago, IL | $91,020 | $77,770 | $43.76 | 50 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $91,010 | $82,370 | $43.76 | 1,420 |
| San Diego, CA | $90,770 | $85,310 | $43.64 | 70 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $77,670 | $73,550 | $37.34 | 30 |
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Ship Engineers salary: questions
Where do ship engineers make the most money?
In New Orleans, LA, with an average of $151,960 a year, among the 22 metro areas we cover.
What is the average ship engineers salary in the U.S.?
$111,790 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $109,530, so half of ship engineers earn more than that and half less.
What salary should ship engineers ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of ship engineers nationwide earn between $82,130 (25th percentile) and $135,760 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays ship engineers the most?
Hawaii, with a statewide average of $139,700 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is ship engineers pay the lowest?
Pittsburgh, PA, at $77,670 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-5031.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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