Ship Engineers Salary in Illinois
Ship Engineers in Illinois earn a median of $115,310 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $115,310
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($109,530)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,870; the top 10% earn over $136,310. Nationally the range is $57,870 to $165,490.
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Ship Engineers pay in Illinois
How much do ship engineers make in Illinois?
The median is $115,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,870 and the top 10% earn over $136,310. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for ship engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 24 (+5% vs. the national median of $109,530). Living costs are not included.