SOC 17-2121 · Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects wages by metro
National median annual wage
$112,230
- 10th percentile
- $83,010
- 25th percentile
- $99,250
- Median
- $112,230
- 75th percentile
- $137,690
- 90th percentile
- $173,330
- Mean
- $124,180
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 8,250.
That median is 120.1% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
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Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 710 | $104,210 | $159,700 | $195,190 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | Not available | $93,180 | $144,120 | $241,700 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 50 | $69,990 | $140,520 | $183,080 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | Not available | $64,540 | $135,270 | $173,330 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | Not available | $51,550 | $132,250 | $221,920 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 150 | $89,230 | $128,610 | $164,150 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 90 | $89,700 | $118,100 | $154,670 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 80 | $75,830 | $113,940 | $180,270 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 250 | $112,230 | $112,230 | $134,370 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | 120 | $80,830 | $108,200 | $143,020 |
| Jacksonville, FL | Not available | $97,470 | $107,020 | $156,160 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | 180 | $77,830 | $106,250 | $134,220 |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | 230 | $79,370 | $104,850 | $136,580 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 80 | $44,540 | $103,170 | $170,860 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | 60 | $65,980 | $97,310 | $133,020 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 710 | $104,210 | $159,700 | $195,190 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 250 | $112,230 | $112,230 | $134,370 |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | 230 | $79,370 | $104,850 | $136,580 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | 180 | $77,830 | $106,250 | $134,220 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 150 | $89,230 | $128,610 | $164,150 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | 120 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | 120 | $80,830 | $108,200 | $143,020 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 90 | $89,700 | $118,100 | $154,670 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 80 | $75,830 | $113,940 | $180,270 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 80 | $44,540 | $103,170 | $170,860 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | 70 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | 60 | $65,980 | $97,310 | $133,020 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 50 | $69,990 | $140,520 | $183,080 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 490 | $107,030 | $172,330 | $195,190 |
| Texas | 330 | $93,180 | $152,780 | $230,020 |
| South Carolina | 40 | $85,000 | $136,990 | $167,720 |
| Florida | 370 | $73,070 | $130,640 | $215,470 |
| Maryland | 300 | $88,770 | $130,150 | $195,190 |
| Massachusetts | Not available | $92,430 | $114,640 | $168,550 |
| New York | 250 | $112,230 | $112,230 | $134,370 |
| California | 250 | $66,090 | $110,700 | $172,760 |
| Washington | 370 | $82,430 | $109,550 | $148,510 |
| Hawaii | 120 | $80,830 | $108,200 | $143,020 |
| Maine | 260 | $79,370 | $100,430 | $130,480 |
| Georgia | 40 | $63,650 | $97,770 | $123,350 |
| Mississippi | 70 | $63,850 | $97,060 | $133,020 |
| Wisconsin | 80 | $66,830 | $78,850 | $105,390 |
| Michigan | Not available | $61,100 | $76,210 | $151,110 |
| Louisiana | 430 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Other architecture and engineering occupations
- Civil Engineers
- Industrial Engineers
- Mechanical Engineers
- Electrical Engineers
- Engineers, All Other
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
- Architectural and Civil Drafters
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Marine Engineers and Naval Architects?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Marine Engineers and Naval Architects is $112,230. Employment is 8,250.
How does Marine Engineers and Naval Architects pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Marine Engineers and Naval Architects is 120.1% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Marine Engineers and Naval Architects?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is highest on this page's list at $159,700.