Ship Engineers Salary in California
Ship Engineers in California earn a median of $97,660 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $97,660
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($109,530)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 610
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,820; the top 10% earn over $169,280. Nationally the range is $57,870 to $165,490.
States ranked near California
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Ship Engineers pay in California
How much do ship engineers make in California?
The median is $97,660 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,820 and the top 10% earn over $169,280. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for ship engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 24 (−11% vs. the national median of $109,530). Living costs are not included.