Ship Engineers
Civilian:
Supervise and coordinate activities of crew engaged in operating and maintaining engines, boilers, deck machinery, and electrical, sanitary, and refrigeration equipment aboard ship.
Military:
The military operates many types of watercraft from small motor launches to large ships. Many of these vessels are powered by gasoline or diesel engines. Marine engine mechanics repair and maintain gasoline and diesel engines on ships, boats, and other watercraft. They also repair shipboard mechanical and electrical equipment.
Job Titles
- Barge Engineer
- Chief Engineer
- Deck Engineer
- Deckhand
- Engineer
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Nationwide Salary Average*
- Civilian:
- $70,840
- Military:
- $57,842
*Average calculated based on median level of pay
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