Ship Engineers Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $113,440 +12% vs national
Median hourly $54.54
10th percentile $71,350
90th percentile $162,040
National median $101,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,350
    25th
    $83,070
    50th (median)
    $113,440
    75th
    $157,890
    90th
    $162,040

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Ship Engineers salary vs area income 121% Median Ship Engineers salary is 21% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $147,760
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $143,600
    California $134,660
    South Carolina $99,670
    Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA $86,590
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $83,240

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,200
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,450
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,560
    Light Truck Drivers $44,330
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ship Engineers make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Ship Engineers in Los Angeles, CA is $54.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.43 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Ship Engineers salaries?

    The median Ship Engineers salary in Los Angeles, CA is 12% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Ship Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $71,350 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,070.