Engine Department
Electro Technical Officer — Global Hiring Overview
ETOs own shipboard electrical, electronics, and automation systems across merchant, cruise, LNG, and offshore vessels.
Median Salary
$96.0k
$69.1k – $134k
Demand Score
94/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
4.8K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+16%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for electro technical officers in the global maritime market is exceptionally strong. Maritime employers report a 16% year-on-year increase in Electro Technical Officer mandates, driven by fleet renewal, decarbonisation retrofits, and the global engineer shortage.
Salary Trend
Electro Technical Officer compensation typically falls between $69.1k and $134k, with experienced etos in the global maritime market commanding $134k+ 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 Path
Electro Technical Officers typically progress to Chief Engineer, Marine Engineer roles, or into chief engineer, technical superintendent, and fleet engineering leadership across the global hiring maritime market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Maintain electrical and automation systems
- •Troubleshoot VFDs, PLCs, switchboards
- •Support bridge electronics and IT systems
Qualifications
- •STCW III/6 ETO
- •Electrical / electronics qualification
- •High-voltage endorsement
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Electro Technical Officer jobs by city
Electro Technical Officer jobs in Dubai
8.9K openings · $125k
Electro Technical Officer jobs in Abu Dhabi
7.0K openings · $123k
Electro Technical Officer jobs in Fujairah
6K openings · $101k
Electro Technical Officer jobs in Doha
7.4K openings · $125k
Electro Technical Officer jobs in Ras Laffan
6.2K openings · $106k
Electro Technical Officer jobs in Dammam
6.7K openings · $106k
Electro Technical Officer jobs in Jeddah
7.0K openings · $106k
Electro Technical Officer jobs in Muscat
5.3K openings · $101k
Electro Technical Officer jobs in Manama
4.8K openings · $106k
Electro Technical Officer salary insights
Electro Technical Officer salary in Dubai
$125k
Electro Technical Officer salary in Abu Dhabi
$123k
Electro Technical Officer salary in Fujairah
$101k
Electro Technical Officer salary in Doha
$125k
Electro Technical Officer salary in Ras Laffan
$106k
Electro Technical Officer salary in Dammam
$106k
Electro Technical Officer salary in Jeddah
$106k
Electro Technical Officer salary in Muscat
$101k
Electro Technical Officer salary in Manama
$106k
Hiring by maritime industry
Shipping Companies hiring Electro Technical Officers
Shipowners and operators across container, bulk, tanker, LNG, and specialised trades hiring officers, ratings, and shore staff
Container Liners hiring Electro Technical Officers
Global container lines, alliances, and feeder operators hiring across vessel and shore operations
Bulk Shipping Operators hiring Electro Technical Officers
Dry bulk owners and operators across Capesize, Panamax, and Handysize fleets
Tanker Operators hiring Electro Technical Officers
Crude, product, chemical, and gas tanker operators hiring officers, ratings, and shore staff
LNG Shipping Operators hiring Electro Technical Officers
LNG and LPG shipping operators hiring across specialised gas-carrier operations
Cruise Lines hiring Electro Technical Officers
Ocean and river cruise operators hiring marine crew, hotel teams, and entertainment staff worldwide
Port Authorities hiring Electro Technical Officers
Port authorities and operators running container, bulk, multi-purpose, and cruise terminals
Terminal Operators hiring Electro Technical Officers
Global and regional terminal operators hiring across container, bulk, and energy terminals
Shipyards hiring Electro Technical Officers
Newbuild and repair yards hiring across engineering, production, and project management
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Electro Technical Officer in the global maritime market is around $96.0k, typically ranging from $69.1k to $134k based on rank, sea-time, type experience, and the maritime employer.