How much does a marine engineer and naval architect make in Houston?
Median yearly pay for marine engineer and naval architects in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $69.29 an hour or $12,010 a month.
- Hourly
- $69.29
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 15
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $93,180 | $44.80 | |
| 25th | $119,300 | $57.34 | |
| Median | $144,100 | $69.29 | |
| 75th | $187,100 | $89.97 | |
| 90th | $241,700 | $116.20 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for marine engineer and naval architects.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Petroleum Engineer | $169,900 |
| Chemical Engineer | $138,100 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $137,700 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $134,000 |
| Electrical Engineer | $131,100 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $130,300 |
| Engineer | $130,300 |
| Electronics Engineer | $129,600 |
| Environmental Engineer | $127,300 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $125,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a marine engineer and naval architect make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $69.29 ($144,100 a year).
Do marine engineer and naval architects make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $144,100 against $112,200 nationally, 28% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $152,800, so Houston pays 6% less.
Where does Houston rank for marine engineer and naval architect pay?
2 of 15 metro areas with data.
How much does a marine engineer and naval architect make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $93,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $241,700 or more.
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.