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

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

"The median annual wage for marine engineers and naval architects in Maine is $100,430 (BLS OEWS, May 2025), 11% below the national median of $112,230."

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

"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 Maine?"

"BLS counts about 260 marine engineers and naval architects employed in Maine (BLS OEWS, May 2025)."

Updated July 23, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Maine marine engineers and naval architects earn a median annual wage of $100,430 ($48.28/hr) according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), with about 260 workers employed statewide. The state median is approximately -10.5% below the national median of $112,230 for the same occupation.

Key Takeaways

Median annual pay: $100,430 ($48.28/hr)
25th percentile: $82,370 per year
75th percentile: $127,130 per year
Top 10% earn: more than $130,480 per year
Entry-level (bottom 10%): under $79,370 per year
Workers employed in Maine: 260
Versus national median: -10.5% below the U.S. median of $112,230
Job concentration: Location quotient 7.61 - this occupation is more concentrated in Maine 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 Maine is $100,430 per year - 11% 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 Maine

Wage level	Annual salary
Maine entry level (10th percentile)	$79,370
Maine 25th-75th percentile	$82,370 - $127,130
Maine median	$100,430
Maine top earners (90th percentile)	$130,480
U.S. median	$112,230

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. State employment: 260.

The Maine Job Market: Marine Engineer

Metric	Value
Employed in Maine	260
Jobs per 1,000 in the state	0.40
Concentration vs U.S. (location quotient)	7.61
Mean annual wage in Maine	$105,420

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. With a location quotient of 7.61, Maine employs marine engineers and naval architects at a noticeably higher concentration than the national average: a strong local market for the credential.

Requirements in Maine

The education path is national - Bachelor’s in marine engineering, naval architecture, or marine systems - while licensing runs through Maine’s own boards: USCG engineering license for shipboard roles; PE for design sign-off. Verify current requirements with the Maine 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 Maine?

The median annual wage for marine engineers and naval architects in Maine is $100,430 (BLS OEWS, May 2025), 11% below the national median of $112,230.

How do I become a marine engineer in Maine?

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 Maine?

BLS counts about 260 marine engineers and naval architects employed in Maine (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), Maine 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)