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SOC 53-5031·Transportation & Material Moving
Ship Engineers
Median wage
$134,845
10-yr outlook
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Openings / year
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Workers in NY
600
How pay grows with experience
Ship Engineers — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $84,566 |
| Median (typical) | $134,845 |
| Experienced | $147,570 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Ship Engineers — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $136,043 |
| Long Island | $117,540 |
| Western New York | $91,952 |
| Capital Region | $90,605 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
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