Marine engineer salary in United States

The average salary for a Marine Engineer is $107,205 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 336 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on July 26, 2026.

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Marine Engineer salaries typically range between a low of $68,213 and a high of $168,484 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Marine Engineer include Houston, TX at $155,202 per year, San Francisco, CA at $152,035 per year, and Fort Lauderdale, FL at $122,720 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Marine Engineer include Slim and Husky's Pizza Beeria ($312,000 per year) and DAVRON LLC ($205,000 per year).