Marine Engineers and Naval Architects Salary in Washington

Marine engineers and naval architects in Washington earn the most in Seattle (average $124,090 a year) and the least in Bremerton ($109,460), across the 2 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the marine engineers and naval architects average at $114,400 and the median at $109,550 for 370 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $124,180.

Marine Engineers and Naval Architects average salary by city in Washington

Seattle$124,090
Bremerton$109,460

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Seattle	$124,090	$128,610	$108,140	$96,082	111
Bremerton	$109,460	$106,250	$94,160	$85,835	106

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Marine Engineers and Naval Architects salary in other states

Marine Engineers and Naval Architects salary by city and state

More about pay in Washington

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.
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.

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