Marine Engineer and Naval Architect Salary
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects earn a median $112,230 a year nationally. Architecture and Engineering Occupations
U.S. median
$112,230
$53.96 per hour
Range
$83,010 – $173,330
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
8,250
across the U.S.
Marine Engineer and Naval Architect take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$87,784
per year · effective tax rate 21.8%
$7,315Monthly
$3,658Twice a month
$3,376Every 2 weeks
$42.20Hourly
- Federal income tax$15,861
- Social Security (6.2%)$6,958
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,627
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$87,784
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $83,010 | $39.91 | $67,228 |
| 25th percentile | $99,250 | $47.72 | $78,652 |
| Median (50th) | $112,230 | $53.96 | $87,784 |
| 75th percentile | $137,690 | $66.20 | $105,377 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $173,330 | $83.33 | $129,737 |
Best cities for marine engineers and naval architects (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington, DC | $159,700 | $109,815 | $100,855 | 710 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Washington, DC — $159,700
Marine Engineer and Naval Architect salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $172,330 | $117,374 | $107,030 – $195,190 | 490 |
| Texas | $152,780 | $115,691 | $93,180 – $230,020 | 330 |
| South Carolina | $136,990 | $97,836 | $85,000 – $167,720 | 40 |
| Florida | $130,640 | $100,558 | $73,070 – $215,470 | 370 |
| Maryland | $130,150 | $94,346 | $88,770 – $195,190 | 300 |
| Massachusetts | $114,640 | $83,967 | $92,430 – $168,550 | — |
| New York | $112,230 | $82,202 | $112,230 – $134,370 | 250 |
| California | $110,700 | $79,203 | $66,090 – $172,760 | 250 |
| Washington | $109,550 | $85,898 | $82,430 – $148,510 | 370 |
| Hawaii | $108,200 | $78,256 | $80,830 – $143,020 | 120 |
| Maine | $100,430 | $73,797 | $79,370 – $130,480 | 260 |
| Georgia | $97,770 | $73,160 | $63,650 – $123,350 | 40 |
| Mississippi | $97,060 | $73,961 | $63,850 – $133,020 | 70 |
| Wisconsin | $78,850 | $61,502 | $66,830 – $105,390 | 80 |
| Michigan | $76,210 | $59,456 | $61,100 – $151,110 | — |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a marine engineer and naval architect make?
The national median salary for marine engineers and naval architects is $112,230 a year ($53.96 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,010 and the top 10% earn over $173,330. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays marine engineers and naval architects the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median pay at $172,330. After taxes and local prices, Washington, DC offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many marine engineers and naval architects are there in the U.S.?
About 8,250 people work as marine engineers and naval architects nationwide.