Illinois Median
$115,310
per year
Hourly Rate
$55.44
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+5% vs US median
US median $109,530
State Rank
#11 of 24
110 employed here
How much does a Ship Engineer make in Illinois?
Ship Engineers in Illinois take home a median of $115,310 annually — roughly $55.44 an hour — which runs 5% above the national median of $109,530.
Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $52,870 while the top 10% make $136,310 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $77,770 and $123,300 a year.
Ship Engineer salary range in Illinois
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $52,870 | $25.42 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $77,770 | $37.39 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $115,310 | $55.44 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $123,300 | $59.28 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $136,310 | $65.53 |
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How Illinois compares
Illinois ranks 11th out of 24 states and territories for Ship Engineer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Ship Engineer salary in other states
New York $133,640Hawaii $131,640Florida $130,480Texas $127,810Massachusetts $122,720Indiana $122,190Kentucky $120,550Rhode Island $119,330Connecticut $119,010New Jersey $118,310Washington $107,940Louisiana $103,430Mississippi $98,380South Carolina $97,890California $97,660Alabama $96,030Oregon $88,800Alaska $88,190Virginia $82,370Pennsylvania $80,210Michigan $79,170Maine $77,160North Carolina $65,010
Working as a Ship Engineer in Illinois
Nationally, about 8,000 people work as Ship Engineers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Illinois pay ($115,310) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Ship Engineer make in Illinois?
The median Ship Engineer salary in Illinois is $115,310 per year, or about $55.44 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $52,870 at the entry level to $136,310 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Ship Engineers about 5% more than the national median of $109,530. Illinois ranks 11th out of 24 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Ship Engineers?
Yes on pay — Illinois pays above the national median for this occupation, at $115,310 a year. About 110 Ship Engineers are employed in Illinois. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Illinois?
The highest-paying occupations in Illinois include Cardiologist ($517,850), Surgeon, All Other ($438,010), Dermatologist ($435,750), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.