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Marine Engineers and Naval Architects in New Jersey

Marine Engineers and Naval Architects in New Jersey

Considering working as a Marine Engineers and Naval Architects in New Jersey? Below are the key facts. Design, develop, and evaluate the operation of marine vessels, ship machinery, and related equipment, such as power supply and propulsion systems.

What do Marine Engineers and Naval Architects Make in New Jersey?

The marine engineers and naval architects working in New Jersey, wages run about $109,810 per year (or roughly $52.79/hour).Pay can range from $71,770 at the 10th percentile to $150,290 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $71,770 $34.51
25th percentile $76,490 $36.77
Median (50th) $109,810 $52.79
75th percentile $130,220 $62.60
90th percentile $150,290 $72.25
Salary ranges for Marine Engineers and Naval Architects in New Jersey

The job concentration index in New Jersey compared to the national average — is 0.14, suggesting fewer marine engineers and naval architects per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, marine engineers and naval architects earn a median of $121,581 per year ($58.45/hour), lower than the New Jersey median.

Marine Engineers and Naval Architects earnings in New Jersey vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

National employment for 242,075 marine engineers and naval architects in the U.S.. In New Jersey alone, around 30 people work in this role. That trails the typical state, which employs around 200 marine engineers and naval architects.

Marine Engineers and Naval Architects in New Jersey vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Marine Engineers and Naval Architects

Top States for Marine Engineers and Naval Architects Employment

The table below shows the states where the most marine engineers and naval architects work.

State Number Employed
Virginia 1,880
Florida 600
Texas 570
District of Columbia 400
Washington 330
Maryland 320
Maine 310
Pennsylvania 270
California 200
Hawaii 110
Mississippi 90
Wisconsin 80
Georgia 80
Louisiana 80
South Carolina 80
Tennessee 50
Michigan 40
New Jersey 30

Highest-Paying States for Marine Engineers and Naval Architects

These states pay the most for marine engineers and naval architects.

State Annual Median Salary
District of Columbia $166,750
California $128,750
Texas $128,470
Maryland $121,890
South Carolina $119,990
Florida $118,200
New Jersey $109,810
New York $109,040
Washington $107,100
Louisiana $106,500

Skills

The most important marine engineers and naval architects skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Complex Problem Solving  4.1 / 5
0
5
Critical Thinking  4.1 / 5
0
5
Reading Comprehension  3.9 / 5
0
5
Speaking  3.8 / 5
0
5
Writing  3.8 / 5
0
5
Judgment and Decision Making  3.8 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

Important knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Engineering and Technology  4.3 / 5
0
5
Mechanical  4.2 / 5
0
5
Design  4.0 / 5
0
5
English Language  4.0 / 5
0
5
Transportation  3.7 / 5
0
5
Physics  3.6 / 5
0
5

Abilities

The abilities that matter most for marine engineers and naval architects, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Deductive Reasoning  4.2 / 5
0
5
Written Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Oral Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Problem Sensitivity  4.0 / 5
0
5
Inductive Reasoning  4.0 / 5
0
5
Oral Expression  4.0 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

  • Perform monitoring activities to ensure that ships comply with international regulations and standards for life-saving equipment and pollution preventatives.
  • Design complete hull and superstructure according to specifications and test data, in conformity with standards of safety, efficiency, and economy.
  • Conduct analyses of ships, such as stability, structural, weight, and vibration analyses.
  • Study design proposals and specifications to establish basic characteristics of craft, such as size, weight, speed, propulsion, displacement, and draft.
  • Maintain contact with, and formulate reports for, contractors and clients to ensure completion of work at minimum cost.
  • Coordinate activities with regulatory bodies to ensure repairs and alterations are at minimum cost and consistent with safety.
  • Check, test, and maintain automatic controls and alarm systems.
  • Prepare technical reports for use by engineering, management, or sales personnel.
  • Design layout of craft interior, including cargo space, passenger compartments, ladder wells, and elevators.
  • Prepare, or direct the preparation of, product or system layouts and detailed drawings and schematics.
  • Evaluate performance of craft during dock and sea trials to determine design changes and conformance with national and international standards.
  • Inspect marine equipment and machinery to draw up work requests and job specifications.

Work Activities

  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  • Getting Information
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Working with Computers
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Processing Information
  • Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  • Thinking Creatively

Tools & Technology

Common tools and software used in this occupation include: Hot technologies: Adobe Acrobat, Autodesk AutoCAD In-demand technologies: Autodesk AutoCAD

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Programs that train for this career include:

  • Marine Engineering

Related occupations to marine engineers and naval architects include:

Also Known As

Architect Specialist, Automation Engineer, Boat Designer, Consulting Marine Engineer, Engineer, Engineering Specialist, Marine Architect, Marine Civil Engineer, Marine Consultant, Marine Design Engineer, Marine Engineer, Marine Engineering Consultant, Marine Equipment Design Engineer, Marine Equipment Engineer, Marine Equipment Research Engineer.

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