Ship Engineers Salary in Alaska
Ship Engineers in Alaska earn a median of $88,190 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $88,190
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($109,530)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 420
Pay range in Alaska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,240; the top 10% earn over $145,930. Nationally the range is $57,870 to $165,490.
States ranked near Alaska
Similar jobs in Alaska
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians$88,870 median in Alaska (broader BLS group)
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$91,150 median in Alaska
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$82,670 median in Alaska
- Geothermal Technicians$75,360 median in Alaska (broader BLS group)
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$88,330 median in Alaska
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$75,580 median in Alaska
Ship Engineers pay in Alaska
How much do ship engineers make in Alaska?
The median is $88,190 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,240 and the top 10% earn over $145,930. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alaska a good state for ship engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 24 (−19% vs. the national median of $109,530). Living costs are not included.