Marine Engineers and Naval Architects Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • California
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects in California earn a median salary of $124,430 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, +17.8% vs the national median of $105,670. An estimated 130 marine engineers and naval architects are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $96,220 to $148,650 depending on location.
$124,430
Avg median salary in California
$148,650
Highest paying metro
$96,220
Lowest paying metro
130
Employed in California
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inMarine Engineers and Naval Architects salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $148,650 | $121,490 | $148,650 | 50 |
| San Diego, CA | $128,420 | $102,370 | $132,810 | 80 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $96,220 | $63,900 | $131,250 | — |