Marine Engineers and Naval Architects pay range in Miami
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,540 a year or less, while the top 10% make $173,330 or more. The middle half of marine engineers and naval architects in Miami earn between $98,750 and $173,330.
- $65K10th
- $99K25th
- $135KMedian
- $173K75th
- $173K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $127,990 | $10,666 | $61.53 |
| Median | $135,270 | $11,272 | $65.03 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $98,750 | $8,229 | $47.48 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $173,330 | $14,444 | $83.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects pay in Miami vs. Florida and the U.S.
Marine engineers and naval architects in Miami earn 4% less than the Florida average ($133,820) and 3% more than the U.S. average ($124,180). At the median the gap is +21% against the U.S. median of $112,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $127,990 | $135,270 | $64,540 | $173,330 | n/a |
| Florida | $133,820 | $130,640 | $73,070 | $215,470 | 370 |
| United States | $124,180 | $112,230 | $83,010 | $173,330 | 8,250 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects salary after taxes in Miami
On the average salary of $127,990, a single filer in Miami takes home about $98,747 a year, or $8,229 a month and $3,798 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Miami a good place for marine engineers and naval architects? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Miami area are 14% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 114.2), so the average $127,990 buys what about $112,119 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Miami ($48,640). A typical home costs $475,622, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects salary in other Florida cities
Miami ranks 1st of 3 Florida metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Miami$127,990
- Tampa$124,920
- Jacksonville$122,270
All Marine Engineers and Naval Architects salaries in Florida
Highest-paying cities for marine engineers and naval architects
Houston, TX pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($152,500).
- Houston, TX$152,500
- Washington, DC$151,650
- San Francisco, CA$132,790
- Miami, FL$127,990
- Tampa, FL$124,920
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects salary in Miami: questions
How much do marine engineers and naval architects make an hour in Miami?
$61.53 an hour on average, and $65.03 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level marine engineers and naval architects salary in Miami?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,540 a year and the 25th percentile is $98,750, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the marine engineers and naval architects take-home pay in Miami?
About $98,747 a year ($8,229 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $127,990. Florida has no state income tax.
Do marine engineers and naval architects earn more in Miami than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% more than the U.S. average for this job ($124,180).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2121; area Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL (33100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 10.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.