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Marine Engineers and Naval Architects salary

The BLS estimates 8,250 Marine Engineers and Naval Architects jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $112,230 (May 2025, SOC 17-2121). Across 3 metros with published figures, medians range from $104,850 in Portland-South Portland, ME to $159,700 in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.

MARINE ENGINEERS AND NAVAL ARCHITECTS · UNITED STATES · BLS
BLS · UNITED STATES · ALL EMPLOYERS, ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS
P10$83,010P25$99,250MEDIAN$112,230P75$137,690P90$173,330
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HIGHEST-PAYING METROS

  1. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$159,700 · 710 jobs
  2. New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$112,230 · 250 jobs
  3. Portland-South Portland, ME$104,850 · 230 jobs

LARGEST METROS

  1. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$159,700 · 710 jobs
  2. New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$112,230 · 250 jobs
  3. Portland-South Portland, ME$104,850 · 230 jobs

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Questions

What is the median Marine Engineers and Naval Architects salary in the U.S.?

$112,230 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $99,250–$137,690.

Where do Marine Engineers and Naval Architects earn the most?

Highest metro medians: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($159,700), New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($112,230), Portland-South Portland, ME ($104,850). Cost of living differs, so compare offers locally.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.