Ship Engineers Salary in Michigan
Ship Engineers in Michigan earn a median of $79,170 a year, −28% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,170
- vs. U.S. median
- −28% ($109,530)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,050; the top 10% earn over $116,790. Nationally the range is $57,870 to $165,490.
States ranked near Michigan
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- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$82,800 median in Michigan
Ship Engineers pay in Michigan
How much do ship engineers make in Michigan?
The median is $79,170 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,050 and the top 10% earn over $116,790. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for ship engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 24 (−28% vs. the national median of $109,530). Living costs are not included.