How much does a marine engineer and naval architect make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $53.96 an hour or $9,353 a month.
- Hourly
- $53.96
- Average (mean)
- $124,200
- Jobs
- 8,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,010 | $39.91 | |
| 25th | $99,250 | $47.72 | |
| Median | $112,200 | $53.96 | |
| 75th | $137,700 | $66.20 | |
| 90th | $173,300 | $83.33 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| District of Columbia | $172,300 |
| Texas | $152,800 |
| South Carolina | $137,000 |
| Florida | $130,600 |
| Maryland | $130,200 |
| Massachusetts | $114,600 |
| New York | $112,200 |
| California | $110,700 |
| Washington | $109,600 |
| Hawaii | $108,200 |
| Maine | $100,400 |
| Georgia | $97,770 |
| Mississippi | $97,060 |
| Wisconsin | $78,850 |
| Michigan | $76,210 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $159,700 |
| Houston, TX | $144,100 |
| San Francisco, CA | $140,500 |
| Miami, FL | $135,300 |
| Tampa, FL | $132,300 |
| Seattle, WA | $128,600 |
| San Diego, CA | $118,100 |
| Baltimore, MD | $113,900 |
| New York, NY | $112,200 |
| Honolulu, HI | $108,200 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $107,000 |
| Bremerton, WA | $106,300 |
| Portland, ME | $104,900 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $103,200 |
| Gulfport, MS | $97,310 |
In other countries
Marine Engineer and Naval Architect belongs to the international group "Mechanical engineers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Health and Safety Engineer$115,200
- Industrial Engineer$102,400
- Materials Engineer$112,900
- Mechanical Engineer$104,100
- Mining and Geological Engineer$106,200
- Nuclear Engineer$134,000
- Petroleum Engineer$144,900
- Engineer$122,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a marine engineer and naval architect make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $53.96 ($112,200 a year).
How much does a marine engineer and naval architect make a month?
About $9,353 a month before tax, based on a median of $112,200 a year.
How much does a marine engineer and naval architect make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $83,010 or less a year ($39.91 an hour); the top 10% make $173,300 or more.
Which state pays marine engineer and naval architects the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $172,300 a year, followed by Texas ($152,800) and South Carolina ($137,000).
Which city pays marine engineer and naval architects the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $159,700 a year.
How many marine engineer and naval architects are there in the United States?
About 8,250 people work as marine engineer and naval architects.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.