Ship Engineers Salary in Texas
Ship Engineers in Texas earn a median of $127,810 a year, +17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $127,810
- vs. U.S. median
- +17% ($109,530)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 660
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $93,560; the top 10% earn over $150,460. Nationally the range is $57,870 to $165,490.
States ranked near Texas
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Ship Engineers pay in Texas
How much do ship engineers make in Texas?
The median is $127,810 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $93,560 and the top 10% earn over $150,460. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for ship engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 24 (+17% vs. the national median of $109,530). Living costs are not included.