SOC 17-2121 · May 2025 · United States
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Marine Engineers and Naval Architects across the United States is $112,230 per year, measured over 8,250 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $172,330.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Marine Engineers and Naval Architects
Pay for this occupation varies by 126.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $172,330 and Michigan pays $76,210.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $172,330 | 490 | |
| 2 | Texas | $152,780 | 330 | |
| 3 | South Carolina | $136,990 | 40 | |
| 4 | Florida | $130,640 | 370 | |
| 5 | Maryland | $130,150 | 300 | |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $114,640 | — | |
| 7 | New York | $112,230 | 250 | |
| 8 | California | $110,700 | 250 | |
| 9 | Washington | $109,550 | 370 | |
| 10 | Hawaii | $108,200 | 120 |
States with the most Marine Engineers and Naval Architects jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 490 | $172,330 | |
| 2 | Florida | 370 | $130,640 | |
| 3 | Washington | 370 | $109,550 | |
| 4 | Texas | 330 | $152,780 | |
| 5 | Maryland | 300 | $130,150 | |
| 6 | Maine | 260 | $100,430 | |
| 7 | California | 250 | $110,700 | |
| 8 | New York | 250 | $112,230 | |
| 9 | Hawaii | 120 | $108,200 | |
| 10 | Wisconsin | 80 | $78,850 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $159,700 | 710 |
| 2 | Houston | $144,120 | — |
| 3 | San Francisco | $140,520 | 50 |
| 4 | Miami | $135,270 | — |
| 5 | Tampa | $132,250 | — |
| 6 | Seattle | $128,610 | 150 |
| 7 | San Diego | $118,100 | 90 |
| 8 | Baltimore | $113,940 | 80 |
| 9 | New York | $112,230 | 250 |
| 10 | Urban Honolulu | $108,200 | 120 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.