What is the salary of a Marine Engineer? In the United States, a Marine Engineer earns an average salary of $121,428. The salary range for a Marine Engineer is usually between $65,508 and $189,617 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $248,039. The highest Marine Engineer salary in the United States was $305,174. The average hourly pay for a Marine Engineer is $58.38.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Marine Engineer salary are California, with an average salary of $140,403, followed by New York, with an average salary of $142,520, and District of Columbia, with an average salary of $119,985. Employers paying the highest salary for a Marine Engineer job are Fire Department (NY), Corrections, Department of (NY) and King County (WA).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Fire Department, NY | $214,449 |
| Corrections, Department of, NY | $142,134 |
| King County, WA | $112,683 |
| Transportation, Department of, NY | $109,854 |
| Environment Protection, Department of, NY | $102,844 |
| University of Alaska System, AK | $73,856 |
| Power Authority, NY | $54,789 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Marine Mechanic | $65,526 |
| Marine Safety Officer | $82,544 |
| Marine Patrol Officer | $51,713 |
| Marine Pilot | $104,654 |
| Marine Scientist | $48,083 |
| Marine Operations Specialist | $51,000 |
| Marine Deputy | $31,200 |
| Marine Safety Chief | $133,103 |
| Marine Safety Lieutenant | $138,864 |
| Marine Safety Captain | $246,682 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Marine Engineer and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $73,856 | 11 |
| California | $140,403 | 1 |
| District of Columbia | $119,985 | 4 |
| Illinois | $117,187 | 1 |
| Louisiana | $73,192 | 11 |
| New York | $142,520 | 69 |
| Washington | $75,318 | 11 |
