Ship Engineers Salary in Louisiana
Ship Engineers in Louisiana earn a median of $103,430 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $103,430
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($109,530)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 610
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,100; the top 10% earn over $244,020. Nationally the range is $57,870 to $165,490.
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Ship Engineers pay in Louisiana
How much do ship engineers make in Louisiana?
The median is $103,430 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,100 and the top 10% earn over $244,020. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for ship engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 24 (−6% vs. the national median of $109,530). Living costs are not included.