Ship Engineers Salary in Florida
Ship Engineers in Florida earn a median of $130,480 a year, +19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $130,480
- vs. U.S. median
- +19% ($109,530)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 1,260
Pay range in Florida
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,970; the top 10% earn over $149,920. Nationally the range is $57,870 to $165,490.
States ranked near Florida
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Ship Engineers pay in Florida
How much do ship engineers make in Florida?
The median is $130,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,970 and the top 10% earn over $149,920. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Florida a good state for ship engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 24 (+19% vs. the national median of $109,530). Living costs are not included.