Ship Engineers
SOC code 53-5031 · Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
National employment
8,400
Mean annual wage
$111,790
Mean hourly wage
$53.75
Median annual wage
$109,530
Median hourly wage
$52.66
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $57,870 | $27.82 |
| 25th percentile | $82,130 | $39.49 |
| 50th percentile (median) | $109,530 | $52.66 |
| 75th percentile | $135,760 | $65.27 |
| 90th percentile | $165,490 | $79.56 |
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. Wage figures are BLS OEWS estimates and may not reflect current pay.