Marine Engineers and Naval Architects
Design, develop, and evaluate the operation of marine vessels, ship machinery, and related equipment, such as power supply and propulsion systems.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 200 | $83,980 | $40.37 | |
| California | 200 | $114,090 | $54.85 | |
| District of Columbia | 510 | $134,580 | $64.70 | |
| Florida | 760 | $72,400 | $34.81 | |
| Georgia | 50 | $92,620 | $44.53 | |
| Louisiana | $74,450 | $35.79 | ||
| Maryland | 320 | $121,280 | $58.31 | |
| Massachusetts | 200 | $111,450 | $53.58 | |
| Mississippi | 60 | $104,810 | $50.39 | |
| New Jersey | $114,110 | $54.86 | ||
| Pennsylvania | 60 | $88,260 | $42.43 | |
| Texas | 410 | $92,300 | $44.38 | |
| Virginia | 1,700 | $78,940 | $37.95 | |
| Washington | 520 | $99,440 | $47.81 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of self-propelled, stationary, or towed vessels operating on or under the water, including inland, coastal and ocean environments; and the analysis of related engineering problems such as corrosion, power transfer, pressure, hull efficiency, stress factors, safety and life support, environmental hazards and factors, and specific use requirements.
United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT
Bachelor's Degree
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
Bachelor's Degree
The Landing School
Arundel, ME
Certificate
Maine Maritime Academy
Castine, ME
Bachelor's Degree
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$97,820 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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Bachelor's degreeTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as marine engineers and naval architects.
- Less than high school 3%
- High school graduate 10%
- College dropout 10%
- Associate’s degree 4%
- Bachelor’s degree 54%
- Master’s degree 19%
- Doctorate degree 1%
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