Marine Engineers and Naval Architects Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $99,150 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $47.67
10th percentile $64,130
90th percentile $132,300
Employed locally 60
National median $105,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,130
    25th
    $81,590
    50th (median)
    $99,150
    75th
    $120,550
    90th
    $132,300

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Marine Engineers and Naval Architects salary vs area income 162% Median Marine Engineers and Naval Architects salary is 62% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Marine Engineers and Naval Architects

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $166,750
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $160,100
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $148,650
    Jacksonville, FL $135,850
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $134,430
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $131,820

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $95,640
    Industrial Engineers $96,150
    Electrical Engineers $104,100
    Civil Engineers $96,150
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $80,410
    Engineers, All Other $134,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Marine Engineers and Naval Architects make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Marine Engineers and Naval Architects in Gulfport, MS is $47.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.95 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Marine Engineers and Naval Architects salaries?

    The median Marine Engineers and Naval Architects salary in Gulfport, MS is 6.2% below the national median of $105,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Marine Engineers and Naval Architects in Gulfport?

    Entry-level Marine Engineers and Naval Architects (10th percentile) earn around $64,130 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,590.