Ship Engineers salary in United States
The median ship engineers salary is $109,530 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Ship Engineers salary by region
Pay trend
Up 11.2% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Ship Engineers salary FAQs
What is the average Ship Engineers salary in United States?
The median Ship Engineers salary in United States is $109,530 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of ship engineerss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Ship Engineers earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $57,870 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $165,490 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $109,530.
Do Ship Engineers salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - New York is among the highest at $133,640, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Ship Engineers salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.