Ship Engineers
Occupation
$101,320
National Median Salary
$48.71
Median Hourly Wage
8,580
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+48.8%
10 Year Change
$68,100
2014 Median
$101,320
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Ship Engineers
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Waste Management and Remediation Services | $127,890 | 40 |
| Remediation and Other Waste Management Services | $127,890 | 40 |
| Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation | $113,150 | 2,040 |
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $110,390 | 130 |
| Water Transportation | $107,670 | 3,490 |
Top Paying States for Ship Engineers
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $170,630 | 100 |
| Massachusetts | $136,260 | 90 |
| California | $134,660 | 430 |
| New York | $131,650 | 600 |
| Rhode Island | $123,700 | 40 |
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Remediation and Other Waste Management Services
Waste Management and Remediation Services
Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
Water Transportation
Inland Water Transportation
Support Activities for Water Transportation
Support Activities for Transportation
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Educational Services
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
