Marine Engineers and Naval Architects

SOC 17-2121

Design, develop, and evaluate the operation of marine vessels, ship machinery, and related equipment, such as power supply and propulsion systems.

Five-year wage trends

Median wage levels across states

Focus level

Level III median wage up 19.2% since 2020-21.

2026 weighted lottery impact

Thresholds for Level III & IV

Level III threshold: $113,006

Level IV threshold: $129,002

Most common level in filings: Level II

Latest Level III median

2025-26

$113,006

Level I$85,072

Level II$97,718

Level III$113,006

Level IV$129,002

Top metros by Level III wages

Latest year median for this occupation

Rank	Metro Area	Level I	Level II	Level III	Level IV
1	Vineland, NJ, NJ	$101,733	$126,693	$151,674	$176,634
2	Lancaster, PA, PA	$101,629	$126,630	$151,632	$176,634
3	Reading, PA, PA	$101,234	$126,277	$151,341	$176,384
4	Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, DC	$104,603	$127,774	$150,925	$174,096
5	Dover, DE, DE	$100,880	$125,882	$150,862	$175,864
6	Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV, MD	$104,021	$127,275	$150,550	$173,805
7	Lexington Park, MD, MD	$98,322	$121,992	$145,642	$169,312
8	Texarkana, TX-AR, AR	$89,544	$114,754	$139,942	$165,152
9	Abilene, TX, TX	$89,544	$114,754	$139,942	$165,152
10	Amarillo, TX, TX	$89,544	$114,754	$139,942	$165,152

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