Marine Engineers and Naval Architects Salary in Jacksonville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jacksonville, FL

Median annual salary $135,850 +28.6% vs national
Median hourly $65.31
10th percentile $95,290
90th percentile $156,970
National median $105,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $95,290
    25th
    $108,100
    50th (median)
    $135,850
    75th
    $144,460
    90th
    $156,970

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,013 2023 • Census ACS
    Marine Engineers and Naval Architects salary vs area income 176% Median Marine Engineers and Naval Architects salary is 76% 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
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $134,430
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $131,820
    California $128,750

    Nearby metros — Marine Engineers and Naval Architects salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $131,820
    Florida $118,200
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $108,530
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $99,050

    Related occupations in Jacksonville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $97,010
    Industrial Engineers $97,010
    Mechanical Engineers $95,640
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $61,590
    Engineers, All Other $105,110
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $93,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Marine Engineers and Naval Architects in Jacksonville, FL is $65.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Marine Engineers and Naval Architects salary in Jacksonville, FL is 28.6% above 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Marine Engineers and Naval Architects (10th percentile) earn around $95,290 per year in Jacksonville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $108,100.