Careers · Marine Engineers and Naval Architects · Mississippi
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects in Mississippi
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 Mississippi the median pay is $97,060 a year, 14% below the national median of $112,230.
$97,060median pay in Mississippi, per year
$69,170–$120,220middle half earn
70employed in Mississippi
$112,230U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Mississippi
6open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Mississippi or remote
5employers hiring
3posted in the last 7 days
CA · FL · NYwhere most openings are
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)
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Marine Engineers and Naval Architects.
Licenses and training in Mississippi
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects pay in other states
District of Columbia · $172,330Texas · $152,780South Carolina · $136,990Florida · $130,640Maryland · $130,150Massachusetts · $114,640New York · $112,230California · $110,700Washington · $109,550Hawaii · $108,200
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Aerospace EngineersAgricultural EngineersBioengineers and Biomedical EngineersChemical EngineersCivil EngineersTransportation EngineersWater/Wastewater EngineersComputer Hardware Engineers
Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against marine engineers and naval architects and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
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O*NET-SOC 17-2121.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Mississippi, annual.