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Salary · Virginia · BLS OEWS May 2024

Ship Engineers Salary in Virginia

In Virginia, ship engineers earn a median of $81,970 per year.

Median (Virginia)
$81,970
Bottom 10%
$45,050
Top 10%
$137,400
Employed in Virginia
1,370

How Virginia compares

Refit analysis ·In Virginia, ship engineers earn a median of $81,970 — 19% below the national median of $101,320. Locally the range runs $45,050 to $137,400. About 1,370 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·Virginia ranks #19 of 24 states for ship engineers pay — roughly the 22th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Maryland, $170,630) by 108%. State employment of about 1,370 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$101,320
US bottom 10%
$56,620
US top 10%
$162,370

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Monitoring
  • Speaking
  • Active Learning
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Writing
  • Learning Strategies

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