Ship Engineers Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $108,650 +7.2% vs national
Median hourly $52.24
10th percentile $58,450
90th percentile $157,420
Employed locally 370
National median $101,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,450
    25th
    $71,320
    50th (median)
    $108,650
    75th
    $128,270
    90th
    $157,420

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 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
    Jacksonville, FL $114,750
    Florida $110,730

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,180
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,290
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$50,710
    Light Truck Drivers$41,540
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$27,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ship Engineers make per hour in Miami?

    The median hourly wage for Ship Engineers in Miami, FL is $52.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.91 or more per hour.

    Is Miami above or below average for Ship Engineers salaries?

    The median Ship Engineers salary in Miami, FL is 7.2% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Ship Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $58,450 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,320.