DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 1,814 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 8,440 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Marine Engineers and Naval Architects
Ranked by median salary from DOL filingsView all companies hiring Marine Engineers and Naval Architects
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego, CA | $123,178 | +37.2% | 13 | 8 |
| Long Beach, CA | $100,000 | +11.4% | 11 | 6 |
| Katy, TX | $96,928 | +8% | 32 | 9 |
| SUNRISE, FL | $92,792 | +3.4% | 24 | 5 |
| Houston, TX | $91,728 | +2.2% | 624 | 117 |
| Miami, FL | $90,273 | +0.6% | 22 | 12 |
| Seattle, WA | $85,345 | -4.9% | 11 | 8 |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | $81,559 | -9.1% | 32 | 20 |
| Harahan, LA | $80,000 | -10.9% | 18 | 3 |
| Miramar, FL | $78,000 | -13.1% | 11 | 5 |
| New Orleans, LA | $72,500 | -19.2% | 14 | 5 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $120,000 | -28% | 3 |
| Massachusetts | $117,500 | +25.7% | 8 |
| Colorado | $102,777 | N/A | 2 |
| Maine | $96,138 | -3.2% | 7 |
| New Jersey | $96,138 | -12.5% | 17 |
| Pennsylvania | $95,639 | N/A | 8 |
| California | $93,226 | -27.6% | 43 |
| Texas | $92,012 | -28.4% | 685 |
| Nebraska | $90,000 | N/A | 9 |
| Washington | $87,070 | -18.7% | 18 |
| Wisconsin | $85,550 | +8.4% | 7 |
| New York | $85,051 | -22% | 13 |
| Georgia | $82,742 | +6.1% | 1 |
| Virginia | $81,925 | -18.6% | 4 |
| South Carolina | $81,923 | -31.7% | 2 |
| Florida | $80,750 | -31.7% | 146 |
| Maryland | $78,250 | -35.8% | 5 |
| Louisiana | $75,500 | -29.1% | 68 |
| Rhode Island | $73,000 | N/A | 2 |
| Illinois | $72,956 | N/A | 8 |
| Oklahoma | $67,704 | N/A | 5 |
| Arkansas | $66,435 | N/A | 1 |
| North Carolina | $66,061 | N/A | 1 |
| Connecticut | $65,312 | N/A | 1 |
| Arizona | $60,000 | N/A | 3 |
| Iowa | $60,000 | N/A | 1 |
| Michigan | $57,500 | -29.9% | 2 |
| Alabama | $43,050 | N/A | 2 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Marine Engineers and Naval Architects positions, 46% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 47% required a Master's degree, and 5% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING (ABS) | Not specified | $87,550 |
| DET NORSKE VERITAS (U.S.A.), INC. | Master's | $97,000 |
| Technip USA, Inc. | Master's | $98,976 |
| SBM ATLANTIA, INC. | Master's | $91,375 |
| KBR, Inc | Not specified | $95,472 |
| SBM Offshore USA, Inc. | Bachelor's | $97,614 |
| American Bureau of Shipping | Master's | $92,799 |
| Modec International, Inc. | Bachelor's | $106,454 |
| INTECSEA, INC. | Bachelor's | $112,029 |
| HOUSTON OFFSHORE ENGINEERING, LLC | Not specified | $95,000 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Marine Engineers and Naval Architects is Mining, Quarrying, Oil and Gas at $116,596. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Manufacturing at $87,186.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 1,814 DOL filings, the median salary for a Marine Engineers and Naval Architects is $89,760, ranging from $76,600 to $108,846.
The 90th percentile salary is $167,660 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, San Diego, CA offers the highest median at $123,178.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Marine Engineers and Naval Architects positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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