Marine Engineers and Naval Architects Salary in California
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects in California earn a median of $110,700 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $110,700
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($112,230)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 15
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,090; the top 10% earn over $172,760. Nationally the range is $83,010 to $173,330.
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Marine Engineers and Naval Architects pay in California
How much do marine engineers and naval architects make in California?
The median is $110,700 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,090 and the top 10% earn over $172,760. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for marine engineers and naval architects?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 15 (−1% vs. the national median of $112,230). Living costs are not included.