Marine Engineers and Naval Architects Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $101,460 -4% vs national
Median hourly $48.78
10th percentile $76,800
90th percentile $133,760
Employed locally 270
National median $105,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,800
    25th
    $80,060
    50th (median)
    $101,460
    75th
    $125,750
    90th
    $133,760

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Marine Engineers and Naval Architects salary vs area income 115% Median Marine Engineers and Naval Architects salary is 15% 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

    Nearby metros — Marine Engineers and Naval Architects salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $108,530
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $107,100
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $106,500
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $78,950

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $102,340
    Civil Engineers $99,680
    Mechanical Engineers $101,570
    Industrial Engineers $101,820
    Electrical Engineers $114,610
    Engineers, All Other $117,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Marine Engineers and Naval Architects in Portland, ME is $48.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Marine Engineers and Naval Architects salary in Portland, ME is 4% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Marine Engineers and Naval Architects (10th percentile) earn around $76,800 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,060.