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Marine Engineers and Naval Architects in District of Columbia

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 District of Columbia the median pay is $172,330 a year, 54% above the national median of $112,230.

$172,330median pay in District of Columbia, per year
$118,640–$172,550middle half earn
490employed in District of Columbia
$112,230U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in District of Columbia

6open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in District of Columbia or remote
5employers hiring
3posted in the last 7 days
CA · FL · NYwhere most openings are

Openings in District of Columbia and remote

  • NAVAL ARCHITECT · Naval Sea Systems Command · Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia · $143913–$197200

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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.

Skills that matter most

Critical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingJudgment and Decision MakingMathematics

Knowledge areas

Engineering and TechnologyMechanicalDesignEnglish LanguageTransportationMathematics (knowledge)

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O*NET-SOC 17-2121.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia, annual.