Ship Engineers Salary in Massachusetts
Ship Engineers in Massachusetts earn a median of $122,720 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $122,720
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($109,530)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $81,580; the top 10% earn over $150,830. Nationally the range is $57,870 to $165,490.
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Ship Engineers pay in Massachusetts
How much do ship engineers make in Massachusetts?
The median is $122,720 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $81,580 and the top 10% earn over $150,830. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for ship engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 24 (+12% vs. the national median of $109,530). Living costs are not included.