Top 15 cities for marine engineers and naval architects by average salary
| Houston, TX | $152,500 |
|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $151,650 |
| San Francisco, CA | $132,790 |
| Miami, FL | $127,990 |
| Tampa, FL | $124,920 |
| Seattle, WA | $124,090 |
| New York, NY | $122,570 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $122,270 |
| San Diego, CA | $121,320 |
| Baltimore, MD | $119,560 |
| Bremerton, WA | $109,460 |
| Honolulu, HI | $108,120 |
| Portland, ME | $107,940 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $101,490 |
| Gulfport, MS | $100,350 |
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Marine Engineers and Naval Architects salary by state
Washington, D.C. pays marine engineers and naval architects the most statewide, $156,300 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, D.C. | $156,300 | $172,330 | 490 | 1 | $151,650 | $151,650 |
| Texas | $153,350 | $152,780 | 330 | 1 | $152,500 | $152,500 |
| Maryland | $136,260 | $130,150 | 300 | 1 | $119,560 | $119,560 |
| Florida | $133,820 | $130,640 | 370 | 3 | $127,990 | $122,270 |
| Massachusetts | $128,580 | $114,640 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| South Carolina | $125,430 | $136,990 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New York | $122,230 | $112,230 | 250 | 1 | $122,570 | $122,570 |
| California | $118,380 | $110,700 | 250 | 3 | $132,790 | $101,490 |
| Washington | $114,400 | $109,550 | 370 | 2 | $124,090 | $109,460 |
| Hawaii | $108,120 | $108,200 | 120 | 1 | $108,120 | $108,120 |
| Maine | $105,420 | $100,430 | 260 | 1 | $107,940 | $107,940 |
| Mississippi | $98,740 | $97,060 | 70 | 1 | $100,350 | $100,350 |
| Georgia | $97,080 | $97,770 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Michigan | $87,040 | $76,210 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Wisconsin | $82,300 | $78,850 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $152,500 | $144,120 | $73.32 | n/a |
| Washington, DC | $151,650 | $159,700 | $72.91 | 710 |
| San Francisco, CA | $132,790 | $140,520 | $63.84 | 50 |
| Miami, FL | $127,990 | $135,270 | $61.53 | n/a |
| Tampa, FL | $124,920 | $132,250 | $60.06 | n/a |
| Seattle, WA | $124,090 | $128,610 | $59.66 | 150 |
| New York, NY | $122,570 | $112,230 | $58.93 | 250 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $122,270 | $107,020 | $58.78 | n/a |
| San Diego, CA | $121,320 | $118,100 | $58.33 | 90 |
| Baltimore, MD | $119,560 | $113,940 | $57.48 | 80 |
| Bremerton, WA | $109,460 | $106,250 | $52.63 | 180 |
| Honolulu, HI | $108,120 | $108,200 | $51.98 | 120 |
| Portland, ME | $107,940 | $104,850 | $51.89 | 230 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $101,490 | $103,170 | $48.79 | 80 |
| Gulfport, MS | $100,350 | $97,310 | $48.24 | 60 |
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- Civil EngineersU.S. average $108,670
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- Industrial EngineersU.S. average $109,900
- Mechanical EngineersU.S. average $113,610
- Engineers, All OtherU.S. average $125,330
- Aerospace EngineersU.S. average $142,060
- Chemical EngineersU.S. average $129,980
- Electronics Engineers, Except ComputerU.S. average $137,280
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects salary: questions
Where do marine engineers and naval architects make the most money?
In Houston, TX, with an average of $152,500 a year, among the 15 metro areas we cover.
What is the average marine engineers and naval architects salary in the U.S.?
$124,180 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $112,230, so half of marine engineers and naval architects earn more than that and half less.
What salary should marine engineers and naval architects ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of marine engineers and naval architects nationwide earn between $99,250 (25th percentile) and $137,690 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays marine engineers and naval architects the most?
Washington, D.C., with a statewide average of $156,300 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is marine engineers and naval architects pay the lowest?
Gulfport, MS, at $100,350 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2121.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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