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Wipers are entry-level engine-room ratings keeping machinery and the engine room clean while learning under qualified engineers.

Median Salary
$24.0k
$17.3k – $33.6k
Demand Score
92/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
9.2K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+16%
rolling 12 months

Market outlook

Demand for wipers in the global maritime market is exceptionally strong. Maritime employers report a 16% year-on-year increase in Wiper mandates, driven by fleet growth, crew rotation cycles, and a tightening rating supply chain in key seafaring nations.

Compensation

Wiper compensation typically falls between $17.3k and $33.6k, with experienced wipers in the global maritime market commanding $33.6k+ 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

Wipers typically progress to Oiler, Motorman roles, or into petty officer, bosun, and senior rating progression with cross-rank upgrades across the global hiring maritime market.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The median salary for a Wiper in the global maritime market is around $24.0k, typically ranging from $17.3k to $33.6k based on rank, sea-time, type experience, and the maritime employer.