Marine Engineers and Naval Architects in California
Marine engineers and naval architects design and develop ships, boats, and offshore structures along with their machinery and systems. They evaluate how vessels operate and solve technical problems related to propulsion, power supply, and equipment In California the median pay is $110,700 a year, 1% below the national median of $112,230.
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Who is hiring in California
Openings in California and remote
- NAVAL ARCHITECT (STABILITY) · U.S. Pacific Fleet · Naval Station Complex, San Diego, California · $102246–$158062
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What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.
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Knowledge areas
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Licenses and training in California
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects pay in other states
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O*NET-SOC 17-2121.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.