Career Outlook for Marine Engineers and Naval Architects

Also known as:  Marine Architect, Marine Equipment Engineer, Marine Structural Designer, Naval Engineer, Ships Equipment Engineer
The overall job outlook for Marine Engineer or Naval Architect careers has been relatively unchanged since 2004. Vacancies for this career have slightly decreased by 13.75 percent nationwide in that time, with an average decline of 2.29 percent per year. Demand for Marine Engineers and Naval Architects is expected to go up, with an expected 3,290 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 7.20 percent over the next few years.
TOP STATES
There are currently more Marine Engineers and Naval Architects in the following states
Texas 1,090
Virginia 810
Washington 490
Maryland 340
Louisiana 290
California 290
Connecticut 210
BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Marine Engineers and Naval Architects
Wisconsin 40
Pennsylvania 50
Alabama 60
Hawaii 60
Maine 80
New Jersey 90
Massachusetts 150