Ship Engineers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $130,180 +28.5% vs national
Median hourly $62.59
10th percentile $98,030
90th percentile $146,400
Employed locally 690
National median $101,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $98,030
    25th
    $121,450
    50th (median)
    $130,180
    75th
    $136,660
    90th
    $146,400

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Ship Engineers salary vs area income 162% Median Ship Engineers salary is 62% 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
    Corpus Christi, TX $108,530
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $96,610

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,200
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,600
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,500
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,240
    Light Truck Drivers $43,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ship Engineers make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Ship Engineers in Houston, TX is $62.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.47 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Ship Engineers salaries?

    The median Ship Engineers salary in Houston, TX is 28.5% above 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Ship Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $98,030 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $121,450.