Marine Engineer Salary in Texas
Based on 330+ workers in Texas
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (TX)
$152,780
$73.45/hr
vs National Average
$115,235
+32.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$93K – $230K
330 employed in Texas
Salary Distribution — Marine Engineer in Texas
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $93,180 |
| 25th percentile | $119,270 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $152,780 |
| 75th percentile | $189,640 |
| 90th percentile | $230,020 |
Top-Paying Industries for Marine Engineer (U.S.)
Which industries pay Marine Engineers the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Marine Engineers in Texas tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $175,290 | 60 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $128,800 | 870 |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $124,800 | 1K |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $118,630 | 2K |
| Wholesale Trade | $110,660 | 60 |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Marine Engineer in Texas vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Texas) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $99,950 |
| 2023 | $105,220 |
| 2024 | $128,470 |
| 2025 | $152,780 |
| 2026 (projected) | $161,947 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Texas Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $99,950 | $97,929 |
| 2023 | $105,220 | $103,679 |
| 2024 | $128,470 | $107,659 |
| 2025 | $152,780 | $115,235 |
| 2026 (projected) | $161,947 | $122,149 |
Marine Engineer Salary by Experience Level in Texas
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $119,270 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $152,780 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $189,640 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $230,020 |
Marine Engineer Salary in Other States
Related Marine Engineer Salaries in Texas
How other high-demand occupations in Texas compare to Marine Engineer ($152,780 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Marine Engineer | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Manager in TX | $171,370 | +12.2% | $82.39/hr |
| Petroleum Engineer in TX | $164,860 | +7.9% | $79.26/hr |
| Chemical Engineer in TX | $132,750 | -13.1% | $63.82/hr |
| Aerospace Engineer in TX | $130,270 | -14.7% | $62.63/hr |
| Electrical Engineer in TX | $129,450 | -15.3% | $62.24/hr |
| Nuclear Engineer in TX | $128,340 | -16.0% | $61.70/hr |
| Environmental Engineer in TX | $123,060 | -19.5% | $59.16/hr |
| Materials Engineer in TX | $117,700 | -23.0% | $56.59/hr |
| Mechanical Engineer in TX | $112,410 | -26.4% | $54.04/hr |
| Industrial Engineer in TX | $104,560 | -31.6% | $50.27/hr |
| Civil Engineer in TX | $96,860 | -36.6% | $46.57/hr |
| Biomedical Engineer in TX | $92,600 | -39.4% | $44.52/hr |