Marine Engineers and Naval Architects Salary in Washington, D.C.

In Washington, D.C. we have BLS pay data for marine engineers and naval architects in Washington only, where the average is $151,650 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the marine engineers and naval architects average at $156,300 and the median at $172,330 for 490 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $124,180.

Marine Engineers and Naval Architects average salary by city in Washington, D.C.

Washington$151,650

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Washington	$151,650	$159,700	$118,630	$104,997	109

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Marine Engineers and Naval Architects salary in other states

Marine Engineers and Naval Architects salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2121.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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