Occupation Salary Profile

Ship Engineers

SOC Code: 53-5031

Supervise and coordinate activities of crew engaged in operating and maintaining engines, boilers, deck machinery, and electrical, sanitary, and refrigeration equipment aboard ship. Excludes ā€œEngineersā€ (17-2000).

National Median (BLS)
$109,640
ā–² +2.67% Nominal ā–¼ -0.57% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
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Average Base Salary
$112,320
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
140
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Ship Engineers.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $34,460
25th Percentile $83,630
National Median (50th Percentile) $109,640
75th Percentile $143,220
90th Percentile $178,380
P10: $34,460 P50 (Median): $109,640 P90: $178,380