Rhode Island Median
$119,330
per year
Hourly Rate
$57.37
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+9% vs US median
US median $109,530
State Rank
#8 of 24
50 employed here
How much does a Ship Engineer make in Rhode Island?
Ship Engineers in Rhode Island take home a median of $119,330 annually — roughly $57.37 an hour — which runs 9% above the national median of $109,530.
Within Rhode Island, entry-level pay starts around $76,120 while the top 10% make $159,990 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $95,950 and $139,360 a year.
Ship Engineer salary range in Rhode Island
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $76,120 | $36.60 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $95,950 | $46.13 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $119,330 | $57.37 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $139,360 | $67.00 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $159,990 | $76.92 |
|
How Rhode Island compares
Rhode Island ranks 8th 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 $120,550Connecticut $119,010New Jersey $118,310Illinois $115,310Washington $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 Rhode Island
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 Rhode Island pay ($119,330) 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 Rhode Island?
The median Ship Engineer salary in Rhode Island is $119,330 per year, or about $57.37 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $76,120 at the entry level to $159,990 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Rhode Island pay compare to the national average?
Rhode Island pays Ship Engineers about 9% more than the national median of $109,530. Rhode Island ranks 8th out of 24 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Rhode Island a good state for Ship Engineers?
Yes on pay — Rhode Island pays above the national median for this occupation, at $119,330 a year. About 50 Ship Engineers are employed in Rhode Island. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Rhode Island?
The highest-paying occupations in Rhode Island include Emergency Medicine Physician ($512,730), Family Medicine Physician ($467,160), Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($450,370), 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.