The average salary for a naval architect in California is around $120,410 per year.
Avg Salary
Naval architects earn an average yearly salary of $120,410.
Wages typically start from $85,100 and go up to $188,430.
69% above national average Updated in 2018
Naval architect earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level naval architect earnings begin at:
$90.59 per hour
$188,430 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level naval architect earnings begin at:
$75.66 per hour
$157,380 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level naval architect earnings begin at:
$57.89 per hour
$120,410 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level naval architect earnings begin at:
$45.92 per hour
$95,520 per year
10th percentile
Starting level naval architect earnings begin at:
$40.91 per hour
$85,100 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Naval architect salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | $97,010 |
| Maine | $90,760 |
| Oregon | $90,560 |
| Texas | $89,860 |
| Florida | $89,170 |
| Virginia | $88,470 |
| Washington | $87,540 |
| Missouri | $76,310 |
| Hawaii | $74,540 |
| Idaho | $74,400 |
| Massachusetts | $63,610 |
| California | $120,410 |
| District of Columbia | $120,080 |
| Connecticut | $116,720 |
| Maryland | $109,900 |
| Alaska | $107,470 |
| New York | $105,810 |
| Mississippi | $103,930 |
| Louisiana | $100,940 |
How do naval architect salaries compare to similar careers?
Naval architects earn about the same as related careers in California. On average, they make less than software engineers but more than construction managers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Software engineer salary | $123K |
| Aerospace engineer salary | $123K |
| Nuclear engineer salary | $136K |
| Computer hardware engineer salary | $129K |
| Art director salary | $119K |
| Marine engineer salary | $120K |
| Naval architect salary | $120K |
| Mining and geological engineer salary | $135K |
| Filmmaker salary | $98K |
| Construction manager salary | $107K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)