There are currently an estimated 8,800 ship engineers in the United States. The ship engineer job market is expected to grow by 1.6% between 2024 and 2034.
How employable are ship engineers?
CareerExplorer rates ship engineers with a D employability rating, meaning this career should provide weak employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 200 ship engineers.
What’s the supply of ship engineers?
Ship Engineer job market by state
| State Name | Employed Ship Engineers |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 1,450 |
| Florida | 1,260 |
| Washington | 730 |
| Texas | 660 |
| Louisiana | 610 |
| California | 610 |
| New York | 550 |
| Alaska | 420 |
| Indiana | 210 |
| New Jersey | 170 |
| Massachusetts | 150 |
| Mississippi | 140 |
| Illinois | 110 |
| Michigan | 100 |
| Pennsylvania | 90 |
| North Carolina | 90 |
| South Carolina | 80 |
| Oregon | 80 |
| Hawaii | 70 |
| Connecticut | 50 |
| Rhode Island | 50 |
| Alabama | 50 |
| Maine | 30 |