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Marine Engineers and Naval Architects is a notable career in the 17 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Marine Engineers and Naval Architects against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 17-2121 |
| title | Marine Engineers and Naval Architects |
| onet code | 17-2121.00 |
| description | Design, develop, and evaluate the operation of marine vessels, ship machinery, and related equipment, such as power supply and propulsion systems. |
| job zone | 4 |
| major group | 17 |
| tot emp | 8,440 |
| a mean | 116,680 |
| a median | 105,670 |
| a pct10 | 79,700 |
| a pct25 | 88,480 |
| a pct75 | 133,780 |
| a pct90 | 167,660 |
| h mean | 56 |
| h median | 50 |
The day-to-day work of a marine engineers and naval architects typically centers on design complete hull and superstructure according to specifications and test data, in conformity with standards of safety, efficiency, and economy. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, and Speaking. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.79 out of 5 — highly rated for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Median annual pay is highest in District of Columbia at $166,750 and lowest in Georgia at $77,970 — a 2.1× spread. The top five states (District of Columbia, California, Texas, Maryland, South Carolina) average $133,170. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $166,750 | $160,330 | $104,760 | $191,880 | 400 |
| California | $128,750 | $119,930 | $63,900 | $167,180 | 200 |
| Texas | $128,470 | $140,200 | $86,920 | $223,670 | 570 |
| Maryland | $121,890 | $130,520 | $82,760 | $191,880 | 320 |
| South Carolina | $119,990 | $118,370 | $82,720 | $150,360 | 80 |
| Florida | $118,200 | $117,380 | $62,460 | $167,390 | 600 |
| New Jersey | $109,810 | $109,190 | $71,770 | $150,290 | 30 |
| New York | $109,040 | $117,400 | $103,370 | $130,550 | — |
| Washington | $107,100 | $113,570 | $81,830 | $141,090 | 330 |
| Louisiana | $106,500 | $115,660 | $88,560 | $164,690 | 80 |
| Hawaii | $102,190 | $99,140 | $77,900 | $118,580 | 110 |
| Virginia | $100,630 | $107,600 | $79,040 | $136,300 | 1,880 |
| Maine | $99,330 | $103,030 | $76,800 | $132,170 | 310 |
| Mississippi | $99,130 | $100,040 | $64,130 | $132,300 | 90 |
| Tennessee | $95,260 | $96,600 | $78,410 | $112,470 | 50 |
| Massachusetts | $93,490 | $109,090 | $91,730 | $147,970 | — |
| Michigan | $82,070 | $95,500 | $63,460 | $143,070 | 40 |
| Wisconsin | $78,950 | $81,540 | $65,790 | $102,300 | 80 |
| Georgia | $77,970 | $91,760 | $61,920 | $112,440 | 80 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for marine engineers and naval architects. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Architect Specialist or Automation Engineer frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Marine Engineers and Naval Architects compares to others in the 17 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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