Marine Engineers and Naval Architects Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$105,670
↑ 24.5% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 24.5% since 2011 ($84,850 → $105,670)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $105,670
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.3% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -15%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $105,670 | +5.4% |
| 2023 | $100,270 | +3.5% |
| 2022 | $96,910 | +3.8% |
| 2021 | $93,370 | -2.2% |
| 2020 | $95,440 | +3.3% |
| 2019 | $92,400 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | $92,560 | +1.7% |
| 2017 | $90,970 | -2.5% |
| 2016 | $93,350 | +0.3% |
| 2015 | $93,110 | +0.2% |
| 2014 | $92,930 | +3.8% |
| 2013 | $89,550 | +1.6% |
| 2012 | $88,100 | +3.8% |
| 2011 | $84,850 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.