Highest-paying cities for ship engineers
New Orleans, LA leads at $132,710 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | $132,710 | $78,630–$232,090 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $131,640 | $105,660–$165,260 |
| Houston, TX | $131,260 | $116,350–$140,070 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $130,600 | $110,440–$149,810 |
| Miami, FL | $129,700 | $102,980–$139,810 |
| Boston, MA | $126,630 | $103,340–$150,830 |
| New York, NY | $122,820 | $108,750–$151,240 |
| Washington, DC | $122,090 | $92,140–$122,090 |
| Providence, RI | $119,330 | $95,950–$139,360 |
| Anchorage, AK | $109,990 | $83,770–$136,480 |
| Seattle, WA | $108,900 | $82,510–$140,490 |
| San Francisco, CA | $108,770 | $95,390–$161,750 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $108,530 | $85,710–$119,470 |
| Houma, LA | $100,260 | $78,120–$162,630 |
| Charleston, SC | $98,450 | $80,720–$103,580 |
| Mobile, AL | $95,540 | $95,540–$97,620 |
| Portland, OR | $88,800 | $88,800–$109,640 |
| San Diego, CA | $85,310 | $80,820–$101,180 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $82,370 | $56,700–$116,040 |
| Chicago, IL | $77,770 | $52,870–$126,160 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $73,550 | $68,070–$91,270 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.