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Ship Engineers
Role Overview
Supervise and coordinate activities of crew engaged in operating and maintaining engines, boilers, deck machinery, and electrical, sanitary, and refrigeration equipment aboard ship. Excludes “Engineers” (17-2000).
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Maryland | $170,630 |
| Massachusetts | $136,260 |
| California | $134,660 |
| New York | $131,650 |
| Rhode Island | $123,700 |
| Texas | $122,150 |
| New Jersey | $117,090 |
| Illinois | $111,800 |
| Florida | $110,730 |
| Hawaii | $110,240 |
| Kentucky | $101,700 |
| Tennessee | $101,230 |
| Indiana | $100,000 |
| South Carolina | $99,670 |
| Washington | $96,390 |
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Median Annual Salary
$101,320
Projected Growth (10yr)
+1.6%
Avg. annual openings
1.1k
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