Highest-paying states for marine engineers and naval architects
District of Columbia leads at $172,330 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $172,330 | $118,640–$172,550 |
| Texas | $152,780 | $119,270–$189,640 |
| South Carolina | $136,990 | $93,580–$151,790 |
| Florida | $130,640 | $96,580–$167,060 |
| Maryland | $130,150 | $103,400–$169,760 |
| New York | $112,230 | $112,230–$134,370 |
| California | $110,700 | $89,700–$141,790 |
| Washington | $109,550 | $97,880–$129,480 |
| Hawaii | $108,200 | $90,750–$122,800 |
| Maine | $100,430 | $82,370–$127,130 |
| Georgia | $97,770 | $79,110–$123,350 |
| Mississippi | $97,060 | $69,170–$120,220 |
| Wisconsin | $78,850 | $67,800–$94,810 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.