Ship Engineers Salary in Southwest Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $139,280 +37.5% vs national
Median hourly $66.96
10th percentile $63,760
90th percentile $176,990
Employed locally 90
National median $101,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,760
    25th
    $80,930
    50th (median)
    $139,280
    75th
    $151,140
    90th
    $176,990

    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
    Massachusetts $136,260
    California $134,660
    New York $131,650

    Related occupations in Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $30,090
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $43,230
    Stockers and Order Fillers $30,660
    Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $99,820
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $49,150
    Light Truck Drivers $34,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ship Engineers make per hour in Southwest Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Ship Engineers in Southwest Louisiana is $66.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $98.51 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Louisiana above or below average for Ship Engineers salaries?

    The median Ship Engineers salary in Southwest Louisiana is 37.5% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Ship Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $63,760 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,930.