Ship Engineers Salary in Beaumont, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Median annual salary $96,610 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $46.45
10th percentile $69,030
90th percentile $119,750
Employed locally 40
National median $101,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,030
    25th
    $93,440
    50th (median)
    $96,610
    75th
    $105,200
    90th
    $119,750

    Beaumont economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,245 2023 • Census ACS
    Ship Engineers salary vs area income 148% Median Ship Engineers salary is 48% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Ship Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $130,180
    Corpus Christi, TX $108,530

    Related occupations in Beaumont, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$34,600
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,640
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$51,240
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$43,950
    Light Truck Drivers$39,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$56,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ship Engineers make per hour in Beaumont?

    The median hourly wage for Ship Engineers in Beaumont, TX is $46.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.57 or more per hour.

    Is Beaumont above or below average for Ship Engineers salaries?

    The median Ship Engineers salary in Beaumont, TX is 4.6% 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 Beaumont?

    Entry-level Ship Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $69,030 per year in Beaumont, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $93,440.