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| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana | $38,890 | $18.70 |
| 2 | Alaska | $37,798 | $18.17 |
| 3 | Nevada | $40,728 | $19.58 |
| 4 | Texas | $42,135 | $20.26 |
| 5 | Alabama | $31,112 | $14.96 |
| 6 | Arizona | $33,118 | $15.92 |
| 7 | Florida | $34,608 | $16.64 |
| 8 | New Mexico | $31,596 | $15.19 |
| 9 | California | $41,126 | $19.77 |
| 10 | North Dakota | $28,913 | $13.90 |
| 11 | Hawaii | $36,669 | $17.63 |
| 12 | Georgia | $31,093 | $14.95 |
| 13 | Mississippi | $27,458 | $13.20 |
| 14 | Virginia | $32,557 | $15.65 |
| 15 | Iowa | $26,450 | $12.72 |
| 16 | Oklahoma | $27,593 | $13.27 |
| 17 | New York | $33,973 | $16.33 |
| 18 | Rhode Island | $32,574 | $15.66 |
| 19 | Maine | $30,280 | $14.56 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $34,601 | $16.64 |
| 21 | Tennessee | $27,285 | $13.12 |
| 22 | Washington | $31,657 | $15.22 |
| 23 | Missouri | $30,275 | $14.56 |
| 24 | Connecticut | $31,885 | $15.33 |
| 25 | Maryland | $30,957 | $14.88 |
| 26 | South Dakota | $26,298 | $12.64 |
| 27 | Minnesota | $28,973 | $13.93 |
| 28 | Vermont | $28,721 | $13.81 |
| 29 | Utah | $26,306 | $12.65 |
| 30 | Colorado | $28,572 | $13.74 |
| 31 | District of Columbia | $33,608 | $16.16 |
| 32 | Michigan | $28,051 | $13.49 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $25,788 | $12.40 |
| 34 | Delaware | $27,405 | $13.18 |
| 35 | Oregon | $29,192 | $14.03 |
| 36 | Arkansas | $25,938 | $12.47 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $25,871 | $12.44 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $27,041 | $13.00 |
| 39 | New Hampshire | $28,974 | $13.93 |
| 40 | West Virginia | $24,727 | $11.89 |
| 41 | Indiana | $24,732 | $11.89 |
| 42 | New Jersey | $30,224 | $14.53 |
| 43 | Kansas | $25,852 | $12.43 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $24,749 | $11.90 |
| 45 | Idaho | $24,362 | $11.71 |
| 46 | Ohio | $24,975 | $12.01 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $22,749 | $10.94 |
| 48 | Montana | $22,107 | $10.63 |
| 49 | Pennsylvania | $24,091 | $11.58 |
| 50 | Wisconsin | $24,049 | $11.56 |
| 51 | Illinois | $24,555 | $11.81 |
A marine engine mechanic's salary ranges from $27,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $75,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $75,000 | $6,250 | $36 |
| 75th Percentile | $59,000 | $4,917 | $28 |
| Average | $45,385 | $3,782 | $22 |
| 25th Percentile | $34,000 | $2,833 | $16 |
| 10th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
The highest paying types of marine engine mechanics are journeyman/mechanic, truck mechanic, and fleet mechanic.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shop Technician | $36,798 | $3,066 | $17.69 | 150,349 |
| Truck Technician | $44,554 | $3,713 | $21.42 | 204,626 |
| Mechanic Helper | $31,892 | $2,658 | $15.33 | 48,546 |
| Diesel Technician | $46,868 | $3,906 | $22.53 | 128,944 |
| Shop Mechanic | $47,377 | $3,948 | $22.78 | 100,379 |
| Mechanic | $47,149 | $3,929 | $22.67 | 100,534 |
Top companies hiring marine engine mechanics now:
The average marine engine mechanic salary has risen by $7,739 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average marine engine mechanic earned $37,646 annually, but today, they earn $45,385 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for marine engine mechanics over the last decade.
Compare marine engine mechanic salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare marine engine mechanic salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,400 | $21.82 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $43,800 | $21.08 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $42,800 | $20.58 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | $41,900 | $20.15 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | $40,800 | $19.63 | +1.4% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of The Air Force | Marine Engine Mechanic | Eglin Air Force Base, FL | 04/25/2025 | $50,171 |
| Department of The Air Force | Marine Engine Mechanic | Eglin Air Force Base, FL | 02/25/2025 | $49,211 |
| Thorsolutions | Marine Mechanical Engineer (Auxiliary), Mid | Ione, WA | 02/17/2025 | $80,000 |
| Leidos | Marine Mechanical Engineer II | New Orleans, LA | 01/28/2025 | $67,600 |
| Leidos | Marine Mechanical Engineer II | New York, NY | 01/24/2025 | $67,600 |
| Leidos | Marine Mechanical Engineer II | Reston, VA | 01/24/2025 | $67,600 |
| Leidos | Marine Mechanical Engineer II | Washington, DC | 01/24/2025 | $67,600 |
| Thor Solutions, LLC | Marine Mechanical Engineer (Auxiliary), Mid | Washington, DC | 01/15/2025 | $80,000 |
| Thor Solutions, LLC | Marine Mechanical Engineer (Auxiliary), Mid | Ione, WA | 12/10/2024 | $80,000 |
| Lakeshore Motorsports & Marine | Lakeshore Motorsports & Marine | Ludington, MI | 10/13/2024 | $12,595 |
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