Marine Engineers and Naval Architects Salary by State
The national median pay for marine engineers and naval architects is $112,230 a year. By state, it ranges from $76,210 in Michigan to $172,330 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $83,010
- 25th percentile
- $99,250
- Median
- $112,230
- 75th percentile
- $137,690
- Top 10%
- $173,330
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 8,250 jobs.
Median pay in 14 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $172,330 | +54% | $107,030 | $195,190 | 490 |
| 2 | Texas | $152,780 | +36% | $93,180 | $230,020 | 330 |
| 3 | South Carolina | $136,990 | +22% | $85,000 | $167,720 | 40 |
| 4 | Florida | $130,640 | +16% | $73,070 | $215,470 | 370 |
| 5 | Maryland | $130,150 | +16% | $88,770 | $195,190 | 300 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $114,640 | +2% | $92,430 | $168,550 | Not published |
| 7 | New York | $112,230 | 0% | $112,230 | $134,370 | 250 |
| 8 | California | $110,700 | −1% | $66,090 | $172,760 | 250 |
| 9 | Washington | $109,550 | −2% | $82,430 | $148,510 | 370 |
| 10 | Hawaii | $108,200 | −4% | $80,830 | $143,020 | 120 |
| 11 | Maine | $100,430 | −11% | $79,370 | $130,480 | 260 |
| 12 | Georgia | $97,770 | −13% | $63,650 | $123,350 | 40 |
| 13 | Mississippi | $97,060 | −14% | $63,850 | $133,020 | 70 |
| 14 | Wisconsin | $78,850 | −30% | $66,830 | $105,390 | 80 |
| 15 | Michigan | $76,210 | −32% | $61,100 | $151,110 | Not published |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects salary questions
Which state pays marine engineers and naval architects the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $172,330 a year (+54% vs. the national median of $112,230). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays marine engineers and naval architects the least?
Michigan, with a median of $76,210 a year (−32% vs. national).
Where do most marine engineers and naval architects work?
District of Columbia has the most jobs, about 490, with a median of $172,330.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.