Ship Engineers Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $80,180 -20.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.55
10th percentile $39,520
90th percentile $135,430
Employed locally 260
National median $101,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,520
    25th
    $60,110
    50th (median)
    $80,180
    75th
    $119,980
    90th
    $135,430

    Top-paying metros for Ship Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Maryland $170,630
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $147,760
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $143,600
    Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $139,280
    Massachusetts $136,260
    California $134,660

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,710
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $50,800
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $64,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $79,750
    Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $81,200
    Commercial Pilots $97,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ship Engineers make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Ship Engineers in Alaska is $38.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.42 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Ship Engineers salaries?

    The median Ship Engineers salary in Alaska is 20.9% below the national median of $101,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Ship Engineers in Alaska?

    Entry-level Ship Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $39,520 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,110.