Ship Engineers Salary in Eastern North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,050 -39.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.35
10th percentile $60,560
90th percentile $67,960
Employed locally 50
National median $101,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,560
    25th
    $60,820
    50th (median)
    $61,050
    75th
    $61,610
    90th
    $67,960

    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 Eastern North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,270
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,180
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,130
    Light Truck Drivers $36,450
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $37,640
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $31,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ship Engineers make per hour in Eastern North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Ship Engineers in Eastern North Carolina is $29.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.49 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern North Carolina above or below average for Ship Engineers salaries?

    The median Ship Engineers salary in Eastern North Carolina is 39.7% 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 Eastern North Carolina?

    Entry-level Ship Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $60,560 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,820.