Maritime Jobs
Motorman jobs — apply across leading maritime employers
Motormen support engine-room operations — watchkeeping ratings handling routines, repairs, and engine-room safety alongside the officers.
Median Salary
$34.0k
$24.5k – $47.6k
Demand Score
95/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
12K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+15%
rolling 12 months
Market outlook
Demand for motormen in the global maritime market is exceptionally strong. Maritime employers report a 15% year-on-year increase in Motorman mandates, driven by fleet growth, crew rotation cycles, and a tightening rating supply chain in key seafaring nations.
Compensation
Motorman compensation typically falls between $24.5k and $47.6k, with experienced motormans in the global maritime market commanding $47.6k+ at leading shipowners, managers, ports, cruise operators, and offshore players. Total compensation often includes leave pay, travel, joining bonuses, performance pay, and ship-type or DP allowances.
Career trajectory
Motormen typically progress to Oiler, Wiper roles, or into petty officer, bosun, and senior rating progression with cross-rank upgrades across the global hiring maritime market.
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Motorman jobs by city
Motorman jobs in Dubai
22.2K openings · United Arab Emirates
Motorman jobs in Abu Dhabi
17.4K openings · United Arab Emirates
Motorman jobs in Fujairah
15K openings · United Arab Emirates
Motorman jobs in Doha
18.6K openings · Qatar
Motorman jobs in Ras Laffan
15.6K openings · Qatar
Motorman jobs in Dammam
16.8K openings · Saudi Arabia
Motorman jobs in Jeddah
17.4K openings · Saudi Arabia
Motorman jobs in Muscat
13.2K openings · Oman
Motorman jobs in Manama
12K openings · Bahrain
Motorman jobs in Singapore
23.4K openings · Singapore
Motorman jobs in Hong Kong
16.8K openings · Hong Kong SAR
Motorman jobs in Shanghai
20.4K openings · China
Motorman jobs in Shenzhen
18.6K openings · China
Motorman jobs in Ningbo
16.8K openings · China
Motorman jobs in Qingdao
15.6K openings · China
Motorman jobs in Busan
19.8K openings · South Korea
Motorman jobs in Ulsan
15.6K openings · South Korea
Motorman jobs in Yokohama
15.6K openings · Japan
Motorman jobs in Tokyo
15.6K openings · Japan
Motorman jobs in Kaohsiung
14.4K openings · Taiwan
Motorman jobs in Manila
22.2K openings · Philippines
Motorman jobs in Cebu
16.8K openings · Philippines
Motorman jobs in Jakarta
15.6K openings · Indonesia
Motorman jobs in Ho Chi Minh City
15K openings · Vietnam
Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Motorman in the global maritime market is around $34.0k, typically ranging from $24.5k to $47.6k based on rank, sea-time, type experience, and the maritime employer.
