Marine Engineer/Naval Architect

Code: 17-2121.00

Also known as: Marine Architect, Marine Design Engineer, Marine Engineer, Marine Engineering Consultant, Marine Structural Designer, Marine Surveyor, Naval Architect, Naval Architect Specialist, Ships Equipment Engineer, Structural Engineer

Description: From aircraft carriers to submarines, Marine Engineers and Naval Architects design, construct and manage a variety of ocean-faring ships. Marine Engineers focus on mechanical systems, while naval architects work on a ship's basic design and stability. They generally have at least a Bachelor's degree in marine systems engineering, naval architecture, marine technology or a related field.

Marine Engineer/Naval Architect

Typical wages


10% $62,610
25% $76,750
Median $95,440
75% $118,790
90% $148,580
10% $30.1
25% $36.9
Median $45.89
75% $57.11
90% $71.43

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
11,800
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
12,000
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 600