How much does a Ship Engineer make in Chesapeake, VA? The average Ship Engineer salary in Chesapeake, VA is $58,593 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $48,184 and $71,399. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Ship Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Ship Engineer Salary $38,708 Chesapeake,VA May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Ship Engineer Salary $48,184 Chesapeake,VA May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Ship Engineer Salary $58,593 Chesapeake,VA May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Ship Engineer Salary $71,399 Chesapeake,VA May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Ship Engineer Salary $83,058 Chesapeake,VA May 28, 2024
25% $48,184 10% $38,708 90% $83,058 75% $71,399 $58,593 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Ship Engineer

Ship Engineer repairs and maintains gasoline and diesel engines in boats, such as yachts, tugs, and trawlers, following specifications. May be required to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty with 2-4 years of experience in the field. Being a Ship Engineer is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Additionally, Ship Engineer performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Ship Engineer salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Ship Engineer, the highest Ship Engineer salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Ship Engineer salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Ship Engineer salary is in Miami, FL, where the Ship Engineer salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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About Chesapeake, Virginia    Chesapeake is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 222,209; in 2013, the population was esti....More

Chesapeake, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Chesapeake, Virginia

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