Ship Engineers Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • California
Ship Engineers in California earn a median salary of $113,427 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, +11.9% vs the national median of $101,320. An estimated 200 ship engineers are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $83,240 to $143,600 depending on location.
$113,427
Avg median salary in California
$143,600
Highest paying metro
$83,240
Lowest paying metro
200
Employed in California
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Ship Engineers salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $143,600 | $96,060 | $166,940 | 130 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $113,440 | $83,070 | $157,890 | — |
| San Diego, CA | $83,240 | $79,730 | $98,720 | 70 |