SOC 17-2121 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects — Hawaii
Hawaii · 1 metro areas compared
At $108,200, median pay for Marine Engineers and Naval Architects in Hawaii tracks the national median of $112,230 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $108,200, median pay for Marine Engineers and Naval Architects in Hawaii tracks the national median of $112,230 closely. Pay ranges from under $80,830 at the tenth percentile to more than $143,020 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $90,750 to $122,800.
The area has 120 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 3.53 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Hawaii ranks number 10th out of 15 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Urban Honolulu records the highest median at $108,200. Of the 537 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 78th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,830 | −28.0% |
| 25th | $90,750 | −19.1% |
| Median (50th) | $108,200 | −3.6% |
| 75th | $122,800 | +9.4% |
| 90th | $143,020 | +27.4% |
| Mean | $108,120 | −3.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Hawaii
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urban Honolulu | $108,200 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Hawaii run 10.0% above the national average, so the median of $108,200 buys what $98,364 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 12.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$108,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$98,364US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $108,200 a year, 3.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $80,830 to $143,020 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 10th of 15 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Urban Honolulu, at $108,200.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Marine Engineers and Naval Architects in Hawaii?
The median annual wage is $108,200, or $52.02 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $112,230, so pay in Hawaii is 3.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Hawaii earns more than $143,020 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $80,830 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Urban Honolulu, at $108,200 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 jobs in this occupation in Hawaii. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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