Engineering / Marine Engineering

Marine Engineering Technician

A Marine Engineering Technician assists in the design, installation, maintenance, and repair of marine machinery and systems on ships, boats, and offshore structures. They work under the supervision of marine engineers to ensure propulsion, electrical, and auxiliary systems operate safely and efficiently.

Average monthly gross

5,245 USD

4 validated salaries

Median

5,005 USD

less sensitive to extremes

Typical range

3,801 USD - 6,881 USD

10th to 90th percentile

Data period

2026 - 2026

based on validated records

Canonical

Marine Engineering Technician

ISCO

3115

Language

en

Salary insights

Monthly gross salary from approved submissions and AI-generated seeds that were validated.

4 records
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By seniority

Mid-level 1 validated salaries
7,400 USD 7,400 USD - 7,400 USD
Senior 1 validated salaries
4,340 USD 4,340 USD - 4,340 USD
Lead / Expert 2 validated salaries
4,620 USD 3,570 USD - 5,670 USD

Yearly trend

5,245 USD
2026

Top countries

Country Avg. Count
Canada 7,400 USD 1
Ecuador 4,340 USD 1
United Kingdom 3,570 USD 1
United States 5,670 USD 1

Companies in data

Company Avg. Count
Acme Digital 4,340 USD 1
AstraZeneca 3,570 USD 1
Loblaw 7,400 USD 1
Meta 5,670 USD 1

Top cities

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How these figures are calculated

Validated records only

The page uses salaries that have been approved in the admin, including human submissions and AI-generated seeds after validation.

Typical range

The range removes the lowest and highest extremes by showing the 10th to 90th percentile.

Seniority

Seniority is inferred from years of experience: junior, mid-level, senior, then lead or expert.

Interpretation

These figures are market indicators, not guaranteed salaries. Reliability improves as more approved records are added.

Role profile

Seniority

Junior Mid Senior

Alternate titles

Marine Engineering Technologist Marine Mechanical Technician Ship Engineering Technician Marine Systems Technician

Skills

Hard skills

Marine propulsion systems Electrical systems troubleshooting Hydraulic and pneumatic systems Welding and fabrication Blueprint reading Preventive maintenance Diagnostic testing

Soft skills

Problem-solving Attention to detail Teamwork Communication Time management

Tools

Multimeter Oscilloscope Welding equipment Hydraulic press Engine diagnostic software Hand tools Power tools

Certifications

STCW Certificate Marine Engineering Technician Certification OSHA Safety Certification Welding Certification

Employment context

Industries

Maritime Shipbuilding Offshore Oil and Gas Naval Defense Marine Transportation

Company types

Shipyards Shipping companies Offshore drilling contractors Naval bases Marine engineering consultancies

Work modes

On-site

Remote compatibility

Low

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