Ship Engineers Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $143,600 +41.7% vs national
Median hourly $69.04
10th percentile $87,900
90th percentile $200,350
Employed locally 130
National median $101,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $87,900
    25th
    $96,060
    50th (median)
    $143,600
    75th
    $166,940
    90th
    $200,350

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Ship Engineers salary vs area income 107% Median Ship Engineers salary is 7% 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
    Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $139,280
    Massachusetts $136,260
    California $134,660
    New York $131,650

    Nearby metros — Ship Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $147,760
    California $134,660
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $113,440
    South Carolina $99,670
    Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA $86,590
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $83,240

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $48,220
    Stockers and Order Fillers $44,630
    Light Truck Drivers $49,300
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $64,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $72,230
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $57,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ship Engineers make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Ship Engineers in San Francisco, CA is $69.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $98.94 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Ship Engineers salaries?

    The median Ship Engineers salary in San Francisco, CA is 41.7% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Ship Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $87,900 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,060.