The national median salary for marine engineers and naval architects is $112,230, with a salary spread of $90,320 from the 10th to 90th percentile -- a 80% range that reflects differences in experience, location, and industry. The mean salary of $124,180 is higher than the median, indicating that top earners pull the average upward. The highest-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, where the median reaches $159,700.
| City | Median | P25 | P75 | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV | $159,700 | $118,630 | $172,580 | 710 |
| Houston, TX | $144,120 | $119,270 | $187,140 | -- |
| San Francisco, CA | $140,520 | $87,560 | $171,270 | 50 |
| Miami, FL | $135,270 | $98,750 | $173,330 | -- |
| Tampa, FL | $132,250 | $78,710 | $162,000 | -- |
| Seattle, WA | $128,610 | $108,140 | $146,400 | 150 |
| San Diego, CA | $118,100 | $103,360 | $137,240 | 90 |
| Baltimore, MD | $113,940 | $90,290 | $140,670 | 80 |
| New York, NY-NJ | $112,230 | $112,230 | $134,370 | 250 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $108,200 | $90,750 | $122,800 | 120 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $107,020 | $107,020 | $139,600 | -- |
| Bremerton, WA | $106,250 | $94,160 | $125,260 | 180 |
| Portland, ME | $104,850 | $82,370 | $129,380 | 230 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $103,170 | $66,090 | $128,920 | 80 |
| Gulfport, MS | $97,310 | $77,160 | $124,010 | 60 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025 OEWS. This data reflects occupational employment and wage estimates and may not capture total compensation including equity, bonuses, or benefits.