How to Become a Marine Engineer in Hawaii: Salary & Requirements (2026)

Q: "How much does a marine engineer make in Hawaii?"

"The median annual wage for marine engineers and naval architects in Hawaii is $108,200 (BLS OEWS, May 2025), 4% below the national median of $112,230."

Q: "How do I become a marine engineer in Hawaii?"

"The core path is the same nationwide - Bachelor's in marine engineering, naval architecture, or marine systems - with licensing administered at the state level: USCG engineering license for shipboard roles; PE for design sign-off. See the steps below."

Q: "How many marine engineers and naval architects work in Hawaii?"

"BLS counts about 120 marine engineers and naval architects employed in Hawaii (BLS OEWS, May 2025)."

Updated July 23, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Hawaii marine engineers and naval architects earn a median annual wage of $108,200 ($52.02/hr) according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), with about 120 workers employed statewide. The state median is approximately -3.6% below the national median of $112,230 for the same occupation.

Key Takeaways

Median annual pay: $108,200 ($52.02/hr)
25th percentile: $90,750 per year
75th percentile: $122,800 per year
Top 10% earn: more than $143,020 per year
Entry-level (bottom 10%): under $80,830 per year
Workers employed in Hawaii: 120
Versus national median: -3.6% below the U.S. median of $112,230
Job concentration: Location quotient 3.53 - this occupation is more concentrated in Hawaii than the national average

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Last reviewed July 23, 2026.

Quick answer: The median marine engineer salary in Hawaii is $108,200 per year - 4% below the national median of $112,230 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The career requires a 4-year degree: Bachelor’s in marine engineering, naval architecture, or marine systems.

Marine Engineer Salary in Hawaii

Wage level	Annual salary
Hawaii entry level (10th percentile)	$80,830
Hawaii 25th-75th percentile	$90,750 - $122,800
Hawaii median	$108,200
Hawaii top earners (90th percentile)	$143,020
U.S. median	$112,230

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. State employment: 120.

The Hawaii Job Market: Marine Engineer

Metric	Value
Employed in Hawaii	120
Jobs per 1,000 in the state	0.19
Concentration vs U.S. (location quotient)	3.53
Mean annual wage in Hawaii	$108,120

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. With a location quotient of 3.53, Hawaii employs marine engineers and naval architects at a noticeably higher concentration than the national average: a strong local market for the credential.

Requirements in Hawaii

The education path is national - Bachelor’s in marine engineering, naval architecture, or marine systems - while licensing runs through Hawaii’s own boards: USCG engineering license for shipboard roles; PE for design sign-off. Verify current requirements with the Hawaii licensing authority before enrolling, as details change. The step-by-step path (degree, exams, first role, advancement) is covered in the national guide: How to Become a Marine Engineer.

Salary Nationwide

Annual Wage by Percentile - Marine Engineers and Naval Architects

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025

Marine Engineers and Naval Architects annual wage percentiles
Percentile	Annual wage
10th	$83,010
25th	$99,250
50th (median)	$112,230
75th	$137,690
90th	$173,330

Job Outlook

Projected employment growth, Marine Engineers and Naval Architects, 2024-2034

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034

Marine Engineers and Naval Architects employment projection 2024 to 2034
Year	Employment
2024	8,500
2034 projected	9,000
Percent change	+5.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a marine engineer make in Hawaii?

The median annual wage for marine engineers and naval architects in Hawaii is $108,200 (BLS OEWS, May 2025), 4% below the national median of $112,230.

How do I become a marine engineer in Hawaii?

The core path is the same nationwide - Bachelor's in marine engineering, naval architecture, or marine systems - with licensing administered at the state level: USCG engineering license for shipboard roles; PE for design sign-off. See the steps below.

How many marine engineers and naval architects work in Hawaii?

BLS counts about 120 marine engineers and naval architects employed in Hawaii (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Marine Engineer in Nearby States

Sources

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 - Marine Engineers and Naval Architects (SOC 17-2121), Hawaii and national
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, 2024-34

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Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)