There are currently an estimated 8,500 naval architects in the United States. The naval architect job market is expected to grow by 5.8% between 2024 and 2034.
How employable are naval architects?
CareerExplorer rates naval architects 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 naval architects.
What’s the supply of naval architects?
Naval Architect job market by state
| State Name | Employed Naval Architects |
|---|---|
| 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 |