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 |