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Engineers, All Other

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Civilian:

All engineers not listed separately.

Military:

Engines are a ship's main source of power for propulsion, heat, and electricity. Ship engines are massive; some are as large as the power plants that generate electricity for small cities. Ship engineers direct the engineering departments aboard ships and submarines. They are responsible for engine operations, maintenance, and repair. They are also responsible for shipboard heating and power generation.

Job Titles

  • Application Engineer
  • Bioengineer
  • Biomedical Engineer
  • Commercial Engineer
  • Consulting Engineer

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Nationwide Salary Average*

Civilian:
$90,580
Military:
$86,155

*Average calculated based on median level of pay

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