There are currently an estimated 8,000 naval architects in the United States. The naval architect job market is expected to grow by 1.2% between 2022 and 2032.

How employable are naval architects?

CareerExplorer rates naval architects with a F employability rating, meaning this career should provide poor employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 2,600 naval architects. That number is based on 100 additional naval architects, and the retirement of 2,500 existing naval architects.

What’s the supply of naval architects?

The naval architect industry is concentrated in Virginia, District of Columbia, Texas

Naval Architect job market by state

State Name Employed Naval Architects
Virginia 1,910
District of Columbia 770
Texas 650
Washington 580
California 520
Maryland 520
Mississippi 300
Massachusetts 250
Louisiana 180
Florida 170
New Jersey 130
Rhode Island 110
Hawaii 100
South Carolina 70