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Ship Engineers Hourly Wage in Alaska (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:

The median hourly wage for Ship Engineers in Alaska is $42.4/hour, based on 2025 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2025 • Alaska hourly wage data • Updated 2026-05-19

Entry-Level (P10)
$19.35
/hour
Median (P50)
$42.4
/hour
Senior (P90)
$70.16
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$88,190
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

Alaska vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$19.35
National: $32.22
-39.9%
Median (P50)
$42.4
National: $50.55
-16.1%
Senior (P90)
$70.16
National: $70.74
-0.8%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $19.35 $774 $3353 $40,240
Q1 (P25) $28.51 $1140 $4942 $59,310
Median (P50) $42.4 $1696 $7349 $88,190
Q3 (P75) $53.66 $2146 $9301 $111,610
Senior (P90) $70.16 $2806 $12161 $145,930

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Ship Engineers

#1
$64.25
$64.25/hr
+27.1%
#2
$63.29
$63.29/hr
+25.2%
#3
$62.73
$62.73/hr
+24.1%
#4
$61.45
$61.45/hr
+21.6%
#5
$59.0
$59.0/hr
+16.7%
#6
$58.75
$58.75/hr
+16.2%
#7
$57.96
$57.96/hr
+14.7%
#8
$57.37
$57.37/hr
+13.5%
#9
$57.22
$57.22/hr
+13.2%
#10
$56.88
$56.88/hr
+12.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Ship Engineers in Alaska?

The median hourly wage for Ship Engineers in Alaska is $42.4/hour (2025 BLS data). This equals approximately $88,190.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does Alaska Ship Engineers hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Ship Engineers in Alaska is $42.4/hr compared to the national average of $50.55/hr — lower by $8.15/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Ship Engineers in Alaska?

Entry-level Ship Engineers professionals in Alaska earn approximately $19.35/hour (10th percentile), which equals $40,240.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $70.16/hour.

How much does a senior Ship Engineers make per hour in Alaska?

Senior-level Ship Engineers professionals in Alaska (90th percentile) earn approximately $70.16/hour, or $145,930.0/year.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2025. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Ship Engineers (SOC 535031) in Alaska.

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