Ship Engineers Salary in North Carolina
Ship Engineers in North Carolina earn a median of $65,010 a year, −41% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $65,010
- vs. U.S. median
- −41% ($109,530)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,360; the top 10% earn over $96,940. Nationally the range is $57,870 to $165,490.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians$108,300 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
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- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$76,980 median in North Carolina
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$64,080 median in North Carolina
- Geothermal Technicians$46,780 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$60,860 median in North Carolina
Ship Engineers pay in North Carolina
How much do ship engineers make in North Carolina?
The median is $65,010 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,360 and the top 10% earn over $96,940. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for ship engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 24 (−41% vs. the national median of $109,530). Living costs are not included.