Marine Engineers and Naval Architects Salary in South Carolina
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects in South Carolina earn a median of $136,990 a year, +22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $136,990
- vs. U.S. median
- +22% ($112,230)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 15
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $85,000; the top 10% earn over $167,720. Nationally the range is $83,010 to $173,330.
States ranked near South Carolina
Similar jobs in South Carolina
- Solar Energy Systems Engineers$110,490 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$69,580 median in South Carolina
- Nuclear Engineers$126,570 median in South Carolina
- Mechanical Engineers$104,580 median in South Carolina
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar$110,490 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$63,200 median in South Carolina
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects pay in South Carolina
How much do marine engineers and naval architects make in South Carolina?
The median is $136,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $85,000 and the top 10% earn over $167,720. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for marine engineers and naval architects?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 15 (+22% vs. the national median of $112,230). Living costs are not included.