Ship Engineers Salary in Rhode Island
Ship Engineers in Rhode Island earn a median of $119,330 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $119,330
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($109,530)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,120; the top 10% earn over $159,990. Nationally the range is $57,870 to $165,490.
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Ship Engineers pay in Rhode Island
How much do ship engineers make in Rhode Island?
The median is $119,330 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,120 and the top 10% earn over $159,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for ship engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 24 (+9% vs. the national median of $109,530). Living costs are not included.