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Ship Engineers in California
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- Ship Engineers in California earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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What do Ship Engineers Make in California?
In 2018 wages for Ship Engineers ranged from $39,130 to $88,010 with $67,170 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $18.81 to $42.31. The median hourly rate was $32.29.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $31.18 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $1.11.
The median salary in California is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top California Metros for Ship Engineers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Ship Engineers.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego-Carlsbad, CA | 60 | $78,470 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA | 50 | $73,920 |
Top States for Ship Engineers Employment
The table below shows the states where most Ship Engineers work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1,380 | $60,020 |
| Florida | 1,290 | $62,510 |
| Washington | 1,010 | $83,340 |
| New York | 590 | $109,350 |
| Louisiana | 480 | $71,010 |
| Alaska | 350 | $60,720 |
| Kentucky | 290 | $81,930 |
| Texas | 230 | $69,090 |
| Mississippi | 160 | $72,350 |
| Pennsylvania | 130 | $76,860 |
| New Jersey | 120 | $74,530 |
| Oregon | 90 | $71,950 |
| North Carolina | 90 | $46,210 |
| South Carolina | 60 | $62,160 |
| Georgia | 40 | $60,210 |
| Missouri | 40 | $91,760 |
| Hawaii | 30 | $0 |
Below are the states where Ship Engineers get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| New York | $109,350 |
| Missouri | $91,760 |
| Washington | $83,340 |
| Kentucky | $81,930 |
| Massachusetts | $81,310 |
| Pennsylvania | $76,860 |
| Tennessee | $76,590 |
| New Jersey | $74,530 |
| Mississippi | $72,350 |
| Oregon | $71,950 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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