Marine Engineer Salary in South Carolina
Based on 40+ workers in South Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (SC)
$136,990
$65.861/hr
vs National Average
$115,235
+18.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$85K – $168K
40 employed in South Carolina
Salary Distribution — Marine Engineer in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $85,000 |
| 25th percentile | $93,580 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $136,990 |
| 75th percentile | $151,790 |
| 90th percentile | $167,720 |
Historical Salary Trend — Marine Engineer in South Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $82,610 |
| 2023 | $128,550 |
| 2024 | $119,990 |
| 2025 | $136,990 |
| Year | South Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $82,610 | $97,929 |
| 2023 | $128,550 | $103,679 |
| 2024 | $119,990 | $107,659 |
| 2025 | $136,990 | $115,235 |