New York Public Authorities / Power Authority of the State of New York / Marine Engineer

Job-title file

Marine Engineer

Design, analyze, and oversee technical systems or infrastructure, ensuring they meet specifications and codes.

28 employees hold this title in Power Authority of the State of New York. Median total compensation for the role is $58,067, below the department median of $123,105.

Employees: 28
Total payroll: $1.6M
Role median: $58,067
Agency median: $123,105
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$11,471$78,439+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 28 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Marine Engineer pay vs. New York

Across all employers in New York, the median wage for Marine Engineers and Naval Architects — about 250 people — is $112,230. Power Authority of the State of New York pays a median base salary of $56,335 for this role, 50% below that figure — below the 10th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Power Authority of the State of New York sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$112,230

$134,370

Power Authority of the State of New York median · $56,335

The bar is the range of annual wages for Marine Engineers and Naval Architects across every employer in New York, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Power Authority of the State of New York’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Marine Engineers and Naval Architects — about 8,250 people — is $112,230. Power Authority of the State of New York’s median base salary is 50% below that national figure, below the 10th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$83,010

$99,250

$112,230

$137,690

$173,330

Power Authority of the State of New York median · $56,335

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the New York range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 26 of 28 people in this role paid at least $25,000 in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Power Authority of the State of New York is $58,067, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare jurisdictions

Marine Engineer beyond New York Public Authorities

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In New York Public Authorities, the median of $58,067 ranks #2 of 2. See Marine Engineer across all of New York Public Authorities →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

New York City

$168,756 · 81

Median total compensation for comparable Marine Engineer roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Same department

Other job titles in Power Authority of the State of New York

Accounting Clerk 16
Apprentice Electrician 37
Apprentice Lineperson 17
Apprentice Mechanic 47
Apprentice Operator 46
Assistant System Operator 19
Associate Project Engineer 18
Building & Grounds Attendant 50
Building Grounds Attendant 35
Canal Maintenance Supervisor 1 22
Canal Maintenance Supervisor 2 18
Canal Section Superintendent 17
Canal Structure Oper 39
Canal Structure Operator 92
Canal Worker 1 38
Chief Lock Operator 97
Chief Mechanic 26
Design Drafter 17
Drafter C 20
E & R Technician 29
E R Technician 28
Electrical Engineer II 16
Electronic & Relay Technician 29
Facility Operations Assistant 1 232
General Clerk 31
Hotstick Lineperson 23
Intern 39
Journeyman Electrician 48
Journeyman Mechanic 83
Journeyman Operator 18
Journeyperson Electrician 79
Journeyperson Lineperson 18
Journeyperson Mechanic 119
Journeyperson Operator 48
Laborer 73
Maintce Assistant 36
Maintenance Assistant 67
Maintenance Assistant Marine 22
Operating Technician 19
Operations Shift Supervisor 54
Professional Engineer 1 Civil Transportation 18
Project Engineer I 32
Project Engineer I Ee 18
Project Engineer II 41
Project Engineer II Ee 22
Real Time Systems Engineer II 19
Security Guard 96
Security Sergeant 35
Senior Administrative Assistant 20
Senior Cyber Security Analyst 18
Senior Operator 27
Senior Planner 32
Senior Tour Guide 21
Superintendent II 16
Technician B 18
Technician C 31
Tour Guide 17
Transportation Office Assistant 2 19
Warehouseperson 19

Record list

Employees with this title

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James Baker Jr

Marine Engineer/Power Authority of the State of New York

2024 total comp

$79,132

Sub-department: Utica Floating Plant
Base pay: $73,311
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,821
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,132
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $66,602
Extra Pay: $512
Job Group: Professional
Other Compensation: $5,309
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

James Baker Jr works as a Marine Engineer for Power Authority of the State of New York within Utica Floating Plant. Their status is full-time. James earned $79,132 in 2024.

Sean Plummer

Marine Engineer/Power Authority of the State of New York

2024 total comp

$77,848

Sub-department: Waterford Floating Plant
Base pay: $71,339
Overtime: $25
Other pay: $6,484
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,848
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $68,162
Extra Pay: $984
Job Group: Professional
Other Compensation: $5,500
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Sean Plummer is a Marine Engineer at Power Authority of the State of New York within Waterford Floating Plant. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $77,848.

Stephen Plucinik

Marine Engineer/Power Authority of the State of New York

2024 total comp

$74,901

Sub-department: Lyons Floating Plant
Base pay: $69,474
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,427
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,901
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $66,602
Extra Pay: $452
Job Group: Professional
Other Compensation: $4,975
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Stephen Plucinik is a Marine Engineer at Power Authority of the State of New York within Lyons Floating Plant. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $74,901.

Thomas Church

Marine Engineer/Power Authority of the State of New York

2024 total comp

$67,842

Sub-department: Lyons Floating Plant
Base pay: $60,987
Overtime: $1,609
Other pay: $5,246
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,842
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $61,818
Extra Pay: $833
Job Group: Professional
Other Compensation: $4,413
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Thomas Church is a Marine Engineer at Power Authority of the State of New York within Lyons Floating Plant. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $67,842.

Mark Tracy

Marine Engineer/Power Authority of the State of New York

2018 total comp

$65,662

Sub-department: Utica Floating Plant
Base pay: $61,250
Overtime: $1,515
Other pay: $2,897
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,662
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $57,470
Job Group: Technical and Engineering
Other Compensation: $2,897
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Mark Tracy works as a Marine Engineer for Power Authority of the State of New York within Utica Floating Plant. Their status is full-time. Mark earned $65,662 in 2018.

Corey Lewis

Marine Engineer/Power Authority of the State of New York

2021 total comp

$63,635

Sub-department: Canal Eastern Division
Base pay: $59,273
Overtime: $2,404
Other pay: $1,958
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,635
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $58,760
Extra Pay: $880
Job Group: Professional
Other Compensation: $1,078
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Corey Lewis works as a Marine Engineer for Power Authority of the State of New York within Canal Eastern Division. Their status is full-time. Corey earned $63,635 in 2021.

Donald Reilly

Marine Engineer/Power Authority of the State of New York

2020 total comp

$62,148

Sub-department: Waterford Floating Plant
Base pay: $57,542
Overtime: $1,608
Other pay: $2,999
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,148
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $57,533
Extra Pay: $1,992
Job Group: Technical and Engineering
Other Compensation: $1,007
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Donald Reilly is a Marine Engineer at Power Authority of the State of New York within Waterford Floating Plant. They work full-time. 2020 total compensation came to $62,148.

Robert Keane

Marine Engineer/Power Authority of the State of New York

2024 total comp

$61,864

Sub-department: Utica Floating Plant
Base pay: $55,129
Overtime: $411
Other pay: $6,324
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,864
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $54,392
Extra Pay: $393
Job Group: Professional
Other Compensation: $5,931
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Power Authority of the State of New York, Robert Keane serves as a Marine Engineer within Utica Floating Plant. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $61,864.

Gerald Slack

Marine Engineer/Power Authority of the State of New York

2024 total comp

$61,252

Sub-department: Lockport Floating Plant
Base pay: $52,740
Overtime: $1,862
Other pay: $6,650
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,252
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $54,392
Extra Pay: $732
Job Group: Professional
Other Compensation: $5,918
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Power Authority of the State of New York, Gerald Slack serves as a Marine Engineer within Lockport Floating Plant. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $61,252.

Royal Miller

Marine Engineer/Power Authority of the State of New York

2022 total comp

$61,163

Sub-department: Lockport Floating Plant
Base pay: $60,529
Overtime: $1,936
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,163
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $60,320
Extra Pay: $1,856
Job Group: Professional
Other Compensation: -$3,158
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Royal Miller works as a Marine Engineer for Power Authority of the State of New York within Lockport Floating Plant. Their status is full-time. Royal earned $61,163 in 2022.

Karl Chapman

Marine Engineer/Power Authority of the State of New York

2024 total comp

$60,312

Sub-department: Utica Floating Plant
Base pay: $51,404
Overtime: $2,132
Other pay: $6,776
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,312
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $51,043
Extra Pay: $664
Job Group: Professional
Other Compensation: $6,112
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Karl Chapman is a Marine Engineer at Power Authority of the State of New York within Utica Floating Plant. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $60,312.

Gina Freeman

Marine Engineer/Power Authority of the State of New York

2022 total comp

$59,765

Sub-department: Waterford Floating Plant
Base pay: $60,406
Overtime: $1,577
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,765
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $60,320
Extra Pay: $928
Job Group: Professional
Other Compensation: -$3,146
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Gina Freeman works as a Marine Engineer for Power Authority of the State of New York within Waterford Floating Plant. Their status is full-time. Gina earned $59,765 in 2022.

Robert Hart

Marine Engineer/Power Authority of the State of New York

2023 total comp

$58,541

Sub-department: Waterford Floating Plant
Base pay: $59,884
Overtime: $1,186
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,541
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $59,800
Extra Pay: $920
Job Group: Professional
Other Compensation: -$3,449
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Power Authority of the State of New York, Robert Hart serves as a Marine Engineer within Waterford Floating Plant. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $58,541.

James Oconnor

Marine Engineer/Power Authority of the State of New York

2021 total comp

$58,178

Sub-department: Division Canal Engineer - West
Base pay: $60,442
Overtime: $609
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,178
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $60,320
Job Group: Professional
Other Compensation: -$2,873
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Power Authority of the State of New York, James Oconnor serves as a Marine Engineer within Division Canal Engineer - West. They work full-time. Their 2021 pay totaled $58,178.

Felix Molina

Marine Engineer/Power Authority of the State of New York

2022 total comp

$57,957

Sub-department: Utica Floating Plant
Base pay: $59,857
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,957
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $59,800
Extra Pay: $920
Job Group: Professional
Other Compensation: -$2,821
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Power Authority of the State of New York, Felix Molina serves as a Marine Engineer within Utica Floating Plant. They work full-time. Their 2022 pay totaled $57,957.

Steven Beecher

Marine Engineer/Power Authority of the State of New York

2022 total comp

$57,777

Sub-department: Lockport Floating Plant
Base pay: $58,334
Overtime: $1,999
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,777
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $58,760
Extra Pay: $891
Job Group: Professional
Other Compensation: -$3,447
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Steven Beecher works as a Marine Engineer for Power Authority of the State of New York within Lockport Floating Plant. Their status is full-time. Steven earned $57,777 in 2022.

Christopher Freeman

Marine Engineer/Power Authority of the State of New York

2019 total comp

$56,970

Sub-department: Waterford Floating Plant
Base pay: $54,507
Overtime: $135
Other pay: $2,327
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,970
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $55,661
Extra Pay: $821
Job Group: Technical and Engineering
Other Compensation: $1,506
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Christopher Freeman holds the role of Marine Engineer at Power Authority of the State of New York within Waterford Floating Plant. Their status is full-time. In 2019, their total compensation was $56,970.

Jeffery Coyle

Marine Engineer/Power Authority of the State of New York

2024 total comp

$56,910

Sub-department: Lockport Floating Plant
Base pay: $49,277
Overtime: $1,827
Other pay: $5,806
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,910
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $51,043
Job Group: Professional
Other Compensation: $5,806
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Power Authority of the State of New York, Jeffery Coyle serves as a Marine Engineer within Lockport Floating Plant. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $56,910.

Christopher Sober

Marine Engineer/Power Authority of the State of New York

2024 total comp

$56,825

Sub-department: Waterford Floating Plant
Base pay: $51,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,708
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,825
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $51,043
Extra Pay: $708
Job Group: Professional
Other Compensation: $5,000
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Christopher Sober works as a Marine Engineer for Power Authority of the State of New York within Waterford Floating Plant. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $56,825 in 2024.

David Hight

Marine Engineer/Power Authority of the State of New York

2017 total comp

$53,094

Sub-department: Utica Floating Plant
Base pay: $52,231
Overtime: $100
Other pay: $763
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,094
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $52,229
Job Group: Technical and Engineering
Other Compensation: $763
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

David Hight works as a Marine Engineer for Power Authority of the State of New York within Utica Floating Plant. Their status is full-time. David earned $53,094 in 2017.

Jason Lutes

Marine Engineer/Power Authority of the State of New York

2021 total comp

$52,177

Sub-department: Division Canal Engineer - West
Base pay: $47,920
Overtime: $1,814
Other pay: $2,443
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,177
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $50,502
Extra Pay: $182
Job Group: Professional
Other Compensation: $2,261
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Power Authority of the State of New York, Jason Lutes serves as a Marine Engineer within Division Canal Engineer - West. They work full-time. Their 2021 pay totaled $52,177.

James Romano Jr

Marine Engineer/Power Authority of the State of New York

2022 total comp

$48,969

Sub-department: Lockport Floating Plant
Base pay: $51,324
Overtime: $968
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,969
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $54,246
Job Group: Professional
Other Compensation: -$3,323
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

James Romano Jr is a Marine Engineer at Power Authority of the State of New York within Lockport Floating Plant. They work full-time. 2022 total compensation came to $48,969.

Stephen Smith

Marine Engineer/Power Authority of the State of New York

2021 total comp

$48,755

Sub-department: Division Canal Engineer - West
Base pay: $42,762
Overtime: $5,648
Other pay: $345
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,755
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $60,840
Extra Pay: $919
Job Group: Professional
Other Compensation: -$574
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Power Authority of the State of New York, Stephen Smith serves as a Marine Engineer within Division Canal Engineer - West. They work full-time. Their 2021 pay totaled $48,755.

Michael Elovaris

Marine Engineer/Power Authority of the State of New York

2024 total comp

$48,605

Sub-department: Lockport Floating Plant
Base pay: $41,256
Overtime: $1,643
Other pay: $5,706
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,605
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $47,778
Job Group: Professional
Other Compensation: $5,706
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Power Authority of the State of New York, Michael Elovaris serves as a Marine Engineer within Lockport Floating Plant. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $48,605.

Justin Widrig

Marine Engineer/Power Authority of the State of New York

2024 total comp

$46,316

Sub-department: Lockport Floating Plant
Base pay: $41,768
Overtime: $1,148
Other pay: $3,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,316
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $51,043
Job Group: Professional
Other Compensation: $3,400
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Justin Widrig holds the role of Marine Engineer at Power Authority of the State of New York within Lockport Floating Plant. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $46,316.

Roger Wheeler

Marine Engineer/Power Authority of the State of New York

2018 total comp

$44,517

Sub-department: Lyons Floating Plant
Base pay: $41,501
Overtime: $13
Other pay: $3,003
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,517
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $40,758
Job Group: Technical and Engineering
Other Compensation: $3,003
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Roger Wheeler is a Marine Engineer at Power Authority of the State of New York within Lyons Floating Plant. They work full-time. 2018 total compensation came to $44,517.

Victor Roberts

Marine Engineer/Power Authority of the State of New York

2023 total comp

$27,789

Sub-department: Lockport Floating Plant
Base pay: $22,567
Overtime: $1,503
Other pay: $3,719
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,789
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $41,018
Extra Pay: $3,000
Job Group: Professional
Other Compensation: $719
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Victor Roberts is a Marine Engineer at Power Authority of the State of New York within Lockport Floating Plant. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $27,789.

Anibal Montalvo

Marine Engineer/Power Authority of the State of New York

2019 total comp

$11,471

Sub-department: Utica Floating Plant
Base pay: $11,511
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,471
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $55,661
Job Group: Technical and Engineering
Other Compensation: -$40
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Power Authority of the State of New York, Anibal Montalvo serves as a Marine Engineer within Utica Floating Plant. They work full-time. Their 2019 pay totaled $11,471.