Careers · Marine Engineers and Naval Architects · South Carolina
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects in South Carolina
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 South Carolina the median pay is $136,990 a year, 22% above the national median of $112,230.
$136,990median pay in South Carolina, per year
$93,580–$151,790middle half earn
40employed in South Carolina
$112,230U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in South Carolina
6open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in South Carolina 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 South Carolina
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects pay in other states
District of Columbia · $172,330Texas · $152,780Florida · $130,640Maryland · $130,150Massachusetts · $114,640New York · $112,230California · $110,700Washington · $109,550Hawaii · $108,200Maine · $100,430
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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, South Carolina, annual.