Ship Engineers Salary in New York
Ship Engineers in New York earn a median of $133,640 a year, +22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $133,640
- vs. U.S. median
- +22% ($109,530)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 550
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,040; the top 10% earn over $174,260. Nationally the range is $57,870 to $165,490.
States ranked near New York
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Ship Engineers pay in New York
How much do ship engineers make in New York?
The median is $133,640 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,040 and the top 10% earn over $174,260. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for ship engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 24 (+22% vs. the national median of $109,530). Living costs are not included.