Ship Engineers Salary in Kentucky
Ship Engineers in Kentucky earn a median of $120,550 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $120,550
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($109,530)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $81,040; the top 10% earn over $121,880. Nationally the range is $57,870 to $165,490.
States ranked near Kentucky
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Ship Engineers pay in Kentucky
How much do ship engineers make in Kentucky?
The median is $120,550 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $81,040 and the top 10% earn over $121,880. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for ship engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 24 (+10% vs. the national median of $109,530). Living costs are not included.