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What marine engineers make
Median
$112,230
Lower tenth
$83,010
Top tenth
$173,330
The federal wage survey puts marine engineers together with naval architects, who design ships ashore. The median for the combined group is $112,230 a year and the bottom tenth are near $83,010. Sailing officers are usually paid a daily rate while aboard, so your yearly total depends on how many days you actually sail.