Ship Engineers Salary in Pennsylvania
Ship Engineers in Pennsylvania earn a median of $80,210 a year, −27% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,210
- vs. U.S. median
- −27% ($109,530)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,990; the top 10% earn over $126,510. Nationally the range is $57,870 to $165,490.
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- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$72,900 median in Pennsylvania
Ship Engineers pay in Pennsylvania
How much do ship engineers make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $80,210 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,990 and the top 10% earn over $126,510. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for ship engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 24 (−27% vs. the national median of $109,530). Living costs are not included.