There are currently an estimated 8,000 marine engineers in the United States. The marine engineer job market is expected to grow by 1.2% between 2022 and 2032.
How employable are marine engineers?
CareerExplorer rates marine engineers 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 marine engineers. That number is based on 100 additional marine engineers, and the retirement of 2,500 existing marine engineers.
What’s the supply of marine engineers?
The marine engineer industry is concentrated in Virginia, District of Columbia, Texas
Marine Engineer job market by state
| State Name | Employed Marine Engineers |
|---|---|
| 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 |