There are currently an estimated 8,500 marine engineers in the United States. The marine engineer job market is expected to grow by 5.8% between 2024 and 2034.
How employable are marine engineers?
CareerExplorer rates marine engineers with a D employability rating, meaning this career should provide weak employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 500 marine engineers.
What’s the supply of marine engineers?
Marine Engineer job market by state
| State Name | Employed Marine Engineers |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 490 |
| Louisiana | 430 |
| Washington | 370 |
| Florida | 370 |
| Texas | 330 |
| Maryland | 300 |
| Maine | 260 |
| California | 250 |
| New York | 250 |
| Hawaii | 120 |
| Wisconsin | 80 |
| Mississippi | 70 |
| South Carolina | 40 |
| Georgia | 40 |