What are the main factors that influence a Navy Mechanical Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Navy Mechanical Engineer's salary?

A Navy Mechanical Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Software Systems Programmer I (0-2 years)earns $82,697, a Navy Mechanical Engineer (2-4 years)earns $100,023, a Software Systems Programmer III (4-7 years)earns $123,219, a Software Systems Programmer IV (7+ years)earns $144,044, a Software Systems Programmer V (7-10 years)earns $165,824,

What are the highest paying states for a Navy Mechanical Engineer?

Navy Mechanical Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Navy Mechanical Engineer roles are District of Columbia $103,891, California $103,497, Massachusetts $102,118. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Navy Mechanical Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Navy Mechanical Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Mechanical Engineer VI: $188,970; Mechanical Engineer V: $148,579; Specialist Mechanical Engineer: $129,100; Mechanical Engineer IV: $129,099; U.S. Navy Naval Engineer: $114,737.

Navy Mechanical Engineer Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Navy Mechanical Engineer make in Hawaii?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Navy Mechanical Engineer in Hawaii is $98,074 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

However, a Navy Mechanical Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $113,273
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $88,714 to $106,029
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $80,194

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Navy Mechanical Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$106,029	$8,836	$2,039	$51
Average	$98,074	$8,173	$1,886	$47
25th Percentile	$88,714	$7,393	$1,706	$43

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Key Factors That Influence Navy Mechanical Engineer Salaries

A Navy Mechanical Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Navy Mechanical Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Navy Mechanical Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $82,697
Early Career (1-2 years): $100,023
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $123,219
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $144,044
Expert (over 8 years): $165,824

Levels	Salary
Software ... Level Navy Mechanical Engineer	$82,697
Navy Mech... Level Navy Mechanical Engineer	$100,023
Software ... Level Navy Mechanical Engineer	$123,219
Software ... Level Navy Mechanical Engineer	$144,044
Software ... Level Navy Mechanical Engineer	$165,824

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How Do Navy Mechanical Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Navy Mechanical Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $103,891.
California: $103,497.
Massachusetts: $102,118.

District of Columbia $103,891 California $103,497 Massachusetts $102,118 Washington $101,742 New Jersey $101,705 Alaska $101,573 Connecticut $100,279 New York $99,753

Hawaii $98,074 Rhode Island $97,285 Maryland $96,750 Minnesota $96,019 Colorado $95,737 Illinois $95,643 Oregon $95,287 Delaware $95,024

New Hampshire $94,859 Virginia $94,489 Pennsylvania $93,410 Nevada $92,866 North Dakota $92,688 Michigan $92,406 Wisconsin $92,303 Vermont $92,096

Texas $91,524 Maine $91,486 Arizona $91,430 Ohio $91,365 Georgia $90,501 Indiana $90,070 Wyoming $89,985 Utah $89,854

Iowa $89,798 Kansas $89,347 Louisiana $89,216 North Carolina $89,169 Missouri $89,150 Florida $88,784 Montana $88,587 Nebraska $88,399

Kentucky $88,296 South Carolina $87,921 Tennessee $87,686 Idaho $87,592 New Mexico $86,907 Oklahoma $86,757 Alabama $86,204 South Dakota $85,275

Arkansas $84,768 West Virginia $84,496 Mississippi $83,680

Top Paying Cities for Navy Mechanical Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Aiea: $97,542
Anahola: $96,263
Captain Cook: $96,167

Aiea, HI $97,542 Anahola, HI $96,263 Captain Cook, HI $96,167 Eleele, HI $96,459 Ewa Beach, HI $97,456 Kapolei, HI $97,378 Haiku, HI $96,335 Hakalau, HI $96,119

Haleiwa, HI $97,191 Hana, HI $96,105 Hanalei, HI $96,138 Hanamaulu, HI $96,333 Hanapepe, HI $96,454 Hauula, HI $97,339 Hawaii National Park, HI $96,231 Hawi, HI $96,390

Hilo, HI $96,324 Princeville, HI $96,313 Holualoa, HI $96,205 Honaunau, HI $96,039 Honokaa, HI $96,163 Honomu, HI $96,314 Hoolehua, HI $96,039 Kaaawa, HI $97,371

Kahuku, HI $97,162 Kahului, HI $96,557 Kailua, HI $97,511 Ocean View, HI $96,285 Waikoloa, HI $96,276 Keauhou, HI $96,205 Kailua Kona, HI $96,322 Kalaheo, HI $96,343

Kalaupapa, HI $95,951 Kamuela, HI $96,212 Kaneohe, HI $97,491 Kapaa, HI $96,448 Kaumakani, HI $96,500 Kaunakakai, HI $96,154 Keaau, HI $96,389 Kealakekua, HI $96,339

Kealia, HI $96,371 Kekaha, HI $96,274 Kihei, HI $96,459 Kilauea, HI $96,315 Kapaau, HI $96,242 Koloa, HI $96,357 Kualapuu, HI $96,126 Kunia, HI $97,347

Kurtistown, HI $96,340 Lahaina, HI $96,359 Laie, HI $97,248 Lanai City, HI $96,126 Laupahoehoe, HI $96,368 Lawai, HI $96,500 Lihue, HI $96,333 Makawao, HI $96,409

Makaweli, HI $96,120 Maunaloa, HI $95,894 Mountain View, HI $96,290 Naalehu, HI $96,096 Ninole, HI $96,031 Ookala, HI $96,062 Paauilo, HI $96,179 Pahala, HI $96,122

Pahoa, HI $96,249 Paia, HI $96,364 Papaaloa, HI $96,381 Papaikou, HI $96,181 Pearl City, HI $97,472 Pepeekeo, HI $96,368 Puunene, HI $96,557 Volcano, HI $96,231

Wahiawa, HI $97,305 Pukalani, HI $96,409 Mililani, HI $97,422 Kula, HI $96,210 Waialua, HI $97,138 Waianae, HI $97,228 Wailuku, HI $96,407 Waimanalo, HI $97,493

Waimea, HI $96,492 Waipahu, HI $97,430 Honolulu, HI $97,576 J B P H H, HI $97,559 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $97,358 Schofield Barracks, HI $97,329 Fort Shafter, HI $97,576 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $97,576

Camp H M Smith, HI $97,555 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $97,460 Wake Island, HI $97,576

Navy Mechanical Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Navy Mechanical Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$88,714

Average $98,074/year

$106,029

$7,393

Average $8,173/month

$8,836

$1,706

Average $1,886/week

$2,039

$43

Average $47/hour

$51

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$106,029	$8,836	$2,039	$51
Average	$98,074	$8,173	$1,886	$47
25th Percentile	$88,714	$7,393	$1,706	$43

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