How much does a marine engineer and naval architect make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for marine engineer and naval architects in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $76.78 an hour or $13,310 a month.
- Hourly
- $76.78
- Vs. national median
- +42%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 15
- Jobs in the area
- 710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $104,200 | $50.10 | |
| 25th | $118,600 | $57.03 | |
| Median | $159,700 | $76.78 | |
| 75th | $172,600 | $82.97 | |
| 90th | $195,200 | $93.84 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for marine engineer and naval architects.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Nuclear Engineer | $180,400 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $166,400 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $159,500 |
| Engineer | $151,300 |
| Materials Engineer | $140,600 |
| Electronics Engineer | $140,000 |
| Chemical Engineer | $132,800 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $127,000 |
| Electrical Engineer | $126,400 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $125,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a marine engineer and naval architect make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $76.78 ($159,700 a year).
Do marine engineer and naval architects make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $159,700 against $112,200 nationally, 42% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $172,300, so Washington pays 7% less.
Where does Washington rank for marine engineer and naval architect pay?
1 of 15 metro areas with data.
How much does a marine engineer and naval architect make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $104,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $195,200 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.