Ship Engineers Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $96,390 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $46.34
10th percentile $61,870
90th percentile $153,320
Employed locally 770
National median $101,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,870
    25th
    $80,730
    50th (median)
    $96,390
    75th
    $118,450
    90th
    $153,320

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Ship Engineers salary vs area income 86% Median Ship Engineers salary is 14% below 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $131,650
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $121,970
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $116,790
    Hawaii $110,240
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $104,500
    Washington $96,390

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$44,410
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$47,660
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$69,290
    Light Truck Drivers$48,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$72,170
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$52,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ship Engineers make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Ship Engineers in Seattle, WA is $46.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.57 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Ship Engineers salaries?

    The median Ship Engineers salary in Seattle, WA is 4.9% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Ship Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $61,870 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,730.