Highest-paying states for ship engineers
New York leads at $133,640 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $133,640 | $106,660–$151,240 |
| Hawaii | $131,640 | $105,660–$165,260 |
| Florida | $130,480 | $103,090–$147,220 |
| Texas | $127,810 | $103,930–$132,740 |
| Massachusetts | $122,720 | $102,020–$150,800 |
| Indiana | $122,190 | $99,060–$139,050 |
| Rhode Island | $119,330 | $95,950–$139,360 |
| Connecticut | $119,010 | $53,690–$130,350 |
| New Jersey | $118,310 | $90,920–$119,540 |
| Illinois | $115,310 | $77,770–$123,300 |
| Washington | $107,940 | $82,520–$135,400 |
| Louisiana | $103,430 | $78,120–$190,890 |
| Mississippi | $98,380 | $78,790–$101,620 |
| South Carolina | $97,890 | $80,700–$105,590 |
| California | $97,660 | $84,620–$157,070 |
| Alabama | $96,030 | $95,540–$101,320 |
| Oregon | $88,800 | $87,820–$113,530 |
| Alaska | $88,190 | $59,310–$111,610 |
| Virginia | $82,370 | $56,700–$117,140 |
| Pennsylvania | $80,210 | $73,550–$99,540 |
| Michigan | $79,170 | $52,550–$90,330 |
| Maine | $77,160 | $60,280–$91,890 |
| North Carolina | $65,010 | $62,640–$85,850 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.