Marine Engineers and Naval Architects Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for marine engineers and naval architectss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- District of Columbia$156,300
- Texas$153,350
- Maryland$136,260
- Florida$133,820
- Massachusetts$128,580
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Wisconsin$82,300
- Michigan$87,040
- Georgia$97,080
- Mississippi$98,740
- Maine$105,420
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $156,300 | $172,330 | $75 | +25.9% | 490 |
| 2 | Texas | $153,350 | $152,780 | $74 | +23.5% | 330 |
| 3 | Maryland | $136,260 | $130,150 | $66 | +9.7% | 300 |
| 4 | Florida | $133,820 | $130,640 | $64 | +7.8% | 370 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $128,580 | $114,640 | $62 | +3.5% | — |
| 6 | South Carolina | $125,430 | $136,990 | $60 | +1% | 40 |
| 7 | New York | $122,230 | $112,230 | $59 | -1.6% | 250 |
| 8 | California | $118,380 | $110,700 | $57 | -4.7% | 250 |
| 9 | Washington | $114,400 | $109,550 | $55 | -7.9% | 370 |
| 10 | Hawaii | $108,120 | $108,200 | $52 | -12.9% | 120 |
| 11 | Maine | $105,420 | $100,430 | $51 | -15.1% | 260 |
| 12 | Mississippi | $98,740 | $97,060 | $47 | -20.5% | 70 |
| 13 | Georgia | $97,080 | $97,770 | $47 | -21.8% | 40 |
| 14 | Michigan | $87,040 | $76,210 | $42 | -29.9% | — |
| 15 | Wisconsin | $82,300 | $78,850 | $40 | -33.7% | 80 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 18 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $159,700 | $151,650 | 710 |
| 2 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $144,120 | $152,500 | — |
| 3 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $140,520 | $132,790 | 50 |
| 4 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $135,270 | $127,990 | — |
| 5 | Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $132,250 | $124,920 | — |
| 6 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $128,610 | $124,090 | 150 |
| 7 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $118,100 | $121,320 | 90 |
| 8 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $113,940 | $119,560 | 80 |
| 9 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $112,230 | $122,570 | 250 |
| 10 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $108,200 | $108,120 | 120 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing marine engineers and naval architectss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $175,290 | $169,480 | 60 |
| 2 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $175,290 | $169,480 | 60 |
| 3 | Sector 55 - Management of Companies and Enterprises | $175,290 | $169,480 | 60 |
| 4 | Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers | $142,800 | $128,710 | 50 |
| 5 | Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers | $142,800 | $128,710 | 50 |
| 6 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $139,070 | $146,620 | 170 |
| 7 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $139,070 | $146,620 | 170 |
| 8 | Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation | $138,410 | $127,720 | 250 |
| 9 | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | $131,960 | $145,530 | — |
| 10 | Support Activities for Transportation | $131,660 | $159,790 | 560 |
| 11 | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | $130,690 | $140,680 | — |
| 12 | Sectors 48 and 49 - Transportation and Warehousing | $128,800 | $147,480 | 870 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do marine engineers and naval architects make in the U.S.?
The median marine engineers and naval architects salary in the United States is $112,230 per year (mean $124,180), and about 80% earn between $83,010 and $173,330.
How much do marine engineers and naval architects make per hour?
Roughly $60 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $124,180 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays marine engineers and naval architects the most?
District of Columbia has the highest average pay for marine engineers and naval architects at $156,300 per year (median $172,330).
What is the job outlook for marine engineers and naval architects?
Employment is projected to change +5.8% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 600 openings per year.
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