Ship Engineers Salary in Virginia
Ship Engineers in Virginia earn a median of $82,370 a year, −25% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $82,370
- vs. U.S. median
- −25% ($109,530)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 1,450
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,420; the top 10% earn over $150,300. Nationally the range is $57,870 to $165,490.
States ranked near Virginia
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Ship Engineers pay in Virginia
How much do ship engineers make in Virginia?
The median is $82,370 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,420 and the top 10% earn over $150,300. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for ship engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 24 (−25% vs. the national median of $109,530). Living costs are not included.