What are the main factors that influence a Senior Marine Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Senior Marine Engineer's salary?

A Senior Marine Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Alumni Relations Coordinator (0-2 years)earns $55,783, a Senior Alumni Relations Coordinator (2-4 years)earns $66,046, an Senior Marine Engineer (4-5 years)earns $86,141,

What are the highest paying states for a Senior Marine Engineer?

Senior Marine Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Senior Marine Engineer roles are District of Columbia $92,385, California $92,035, Massachusetts $90,808. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Senior Marine Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Senior Marine Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Marine Chief Engineer: $126,730; Marine Systems Engineer: $100,624; Marine Engineer Officer: $90,794; Marine Electrical Engineer: $84,921; Marine Engineer: $84,351.

Senior Marine Engineer Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Senior Marine Engineer make in Hawaii?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Marine Engineer in Hawaii is $87,212 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

However, a Senior Marine Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $115,047
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,610 to $101,782
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,136

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Senior Marine Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,782	$8,482	$1,957	$49
Average	$87,212	$7,268	$1,677	$42
25th Percentile	$74,610	$6,217	$1,435	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Senior Marine Engineer Salaries

A Senior Marine Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Senior Marine Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Senior Marine Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $92,385.
California: $92,035.
Massachusetts: $90,808.

District of Columbia $92,385 California $92,035 Massachusetts $90,808 Washington $90,475 New Jersey $90,441 Alaska $90,324 Connecticut $89,173 New York $88,706

Hawaii $87,212 Rhode Island $86,511 Maryland $86,035 Minnesota $85,385 Colorado $85,134 Illinois $85,051 Oregon $84,734 Delaware $84,500

New Hampshire $84,353 Virginia $84,025 Pennsylvania $83,065 Nevada $82,581 North Dakota $82,423 Michigan $82,172 Wisconsin $82,080 Vermont $81,897

Texas $81,388 Maine $81,354 Arizona $81,304 Ohio $81,246 Georgia $80,478 Indiana $80,095 Wyoming $80,019 Utah $79,903

Iowa $79,853 Kansas $79,452 Louisiana $79,335 North Carolina $79,294 Missouri $79,277 Florida $78,951 Montana $78,776 Nebraska $78,609

Kentucky $78,518 South Carolina $78,184 Tennessee $77,975 Idaho $77,892 New Mexico $77,283 Oklahoma $77,149 Alabama $76,657 South Dakota $75,831

Arkansas $75,380 West Virginia $75,138 Mississippi $74,412

Top Paying Cities for Senior Marine Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Aiea: $86,740
Anahola: $85,602
Captain Cook: $85,516

Aiea, HI $86,740 Anahola, HI $85,602 Captain Cook, HI $85,516 Eleele, HI $85,776 Ewa Beach, HI $86,663 Kapolei, HI $86,594 Haiku, HI $85,666 Hakalau, HI $85,474

Haleiwa, HI $86,427 Hana, HI $85,461 Hanalei, HI $85,491 Hanamaulu, HI $85,664 Hanapepe, HI $85,772 Hauula, HI $86,559 Hawaii National Park, HI $85,573 Hawi, HI $85,715

Hilo, HI $85,656 Princeville, HI $85,647 Holualoa, HI $85,551 Honaunau, HI $85,403 Honokaa, HI $85,513 Honomu, HI $85,648 Hoolehua, HI $85,403 Kaaawa, HI $86,587

Kahuku, HI $86,402 Kahului, HI $85,864 Kailua, HI $86,712 Ocean View, HI $85,622 Waikoloa, HI $85,613 Keauhou, HI $85,551 Kailua Kona, HI $85,654 Kalaheo, HI $85,673

Kalaupapa, HI $85,325 Kamuela, HI $85,557 Kaneohe, HI $86,694 Kapaa, HI $85,767 Kaumakani, HI $85,813 Kaunakakai, HI $85,505 Keaau, HI $85,714 Kealakekua, HI $85,669

Kealia, HI $85,698 Kekaha, HI $85,612 Kihei, HI $85,776 Kilauea, HI $85,648 Kapaau, HI $85,583 Koloa, HI $85,686 Kualapuu, HI $85,480 Kunia, HI $86,566

Kurtistown, HI $85,671 Lahaina, HI $85,688 Laie, HI $86,478 Lanai City, HI $85,480 Laupahoehoe, HI $85,695 Lawai, HI $85,813 Lihue, HI $85,664 Makawao, HI $85,732

Makaweli, HI $85,475 Maunaloa, HI $85,274 Mountain View, HI $85,626 Naalehu, HI $85,453 Ninole, HI $85,396 Ookala, HI $85,423 Paauilo, HI $85,527 Pahala, HI $85,476

Pahoa, HI $85,590 Paia, HI $85,692 Papaaloa, HI $85,707 Papaikou, HI $85,529 Pearl City, HI $86,677 Pepeekeo, HI $85,695 Puunene, HI $85,864 Volcano, HI $85,573

Wahiawa, HI $86,529 Pukalani, HI $85,732 Mililani, HI $86,633 Kula, HI $85,555 Waialua, HI $86,380 Waianae, HI $86,460 Wailuku, HI $85,730 Waimanalo, HI $86,696

Waimea, HI $85,805 Waipahu, HI $86,640 Honolulu, HI $86,770 J B P H H, HI $86,755 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $86,575 Schofield Barracks, HI $86,550 Fort Shafter, HI $86,770 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $86,770

Camp H M Smith, HI $86,751 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $86,666 Wake Island, HI $86,770

Senior Marine Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Marine Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

$74,610

Average $87,212/year

$101,782

$6,217

Average $7,268/month

$8,482

$1,435

Average $1,677/week

$1,957

$36

Average $42/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,782	$8,482	$1,957	$49
Average	$87,212	$7,268	$1,677	$42
25th Percentile	$74,610	$6,217	$1,435	$36

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