DOL Median (California)
$93,226
vs National
+3.9%
National: $89,760BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$67,311
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$93,226
+3.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,760
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Marine Engineers and Naval Architects in California earns $93,226 in nominal terms, which is 3.9% above the national average of $89,760. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $67,311 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ALPHA ORI TECHNOLOGIES LLC | $300,000 | 1 |
| Chevron Corporation | $149,700 | 10 |
| NATIONAL STEEL & SHIPBUILDING COMPANY | $145,000 | 1 |
| NORAMTEC CONSULTANTS AMERICAS, INC. | $140,400 | 1 |
| BULLDOG MARINE, INC. | $127,000 | 7 |
| DNV GL USA, Inc. | $115,362 | 23 |
| MARINE DESIGN AND OPERATIONS, INC. | $107,500 | 4 |
| UNISON SYSTEMS INC. | $104,335 | 2 |
| Kongsberg Maritime Inc. | $101,500 | 9 |
| MARINE DESIGN & OPERATIONS, INC. | $100,000 | 6 |
| DET NORSKE VERITAS (U.S.A.), INC. | $97,000 | 74 |
| NATIONAL STEEL & SHIP BUILDING COMPANY | $96,000 | 1 |
| ARTEMIS RACING USA, INC | $91,978 | 2 |
| ABB Inc. | $86,726 | 17 |
| MAN DIESEL & TURBO NORTH AMERICA INC. | $85,613 | 6 |
| A.P.R. Engineering, Inc. | $82,389 | 4 |
| Lloyd's Register North America Inc. | $82,347 | 26 |
| BMT SCIENTIFIC MARINE SERVICES, INC | $80,000 | 5 |
| Korean Register of Shipping | $77,626 | 4 |
| ZPMC North America Inc | $70,000 | 4 |
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Brownsville, TX · $369,242San Ramon, CA · $166,077Montgomery, TX · $150,000Gig Harbor, WA · $140,000Middleton, MA · $140,000Top-Paying Roles in California
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How much does a Marine Engineers and Naval Architects make in California?
The median Marine Engineers and Naval Architects salary in California is $93,226 based on 43 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Marine Engineers and Naval Architects?
A Marine Engineers and Naval Architects in California earns 3.9% more than the national median of $89,760, or $67,311 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.