Shipyard engineer salary

What Does a Shipyard Engineer Do?

As a shipyard engineer, you work on designing, developing, and maintaining ships and their systems. The role can involve everything from construction and technical design to overseeing construction and repairs. You may also be involved in improving existing ships and their performance, which can include work on machinery, engines, and other technical systems.

Salary for Shipyard Engineers

The average salary for a shipyard engineer is 43 700 kronor per month. There is a certain salary difference between genders; men earn an average of 43 900 kronor while women earn 42 700 kronor, meaning that women earn 97% of what men do in the same profession. The salary for the occupation has increased from 41 500 kronor to 43 700 kronor since last year.

Education and Requirements

To become a shipyard engineer, you usually need a higher technical education, often a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field. Education in marine technologies is also highly relevant. It is also advantageous to have practical experience through internships or work experience in the shipbuilding industry.

Job Outlook

The Swedish Public Employment Service does not have enough data to make an exact assessment of the job opportunities for shipyard engineers. The profession is part of a larger occupational group that includes engineers and technicians in mechanical engineering, which means that the labor market situation can vary. In general, technical professions are often in demand, but specific forecasts for shipyard engineers are uncertain.

Salary Range and Benefits

The highest salary for a shipyard engineer is 49700 kronor, and this salary belongs to a man working in the public sector with a doctoral degree. At the other end of the spectrum, the lowest salary for a shipyard engineer is 34000 kronor, belonging to a man working in the private sector. For women, the highest salary is 45300 kronor and the lowest is 35900 kronor.

Benefits may vary depending on the employer, but common benefits in technical professions can include paid training, access to specialized tools and equipment, and sometimes even mobile phones and other technical tools.