What are the main factors that influence an Ocean Engineering's salary?

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

How does experience change An Ocean Engineering's salary?

An Ocean Engineering's salary grows with experience: a Workforce Analyst I (2-4 years)earns $81,654, a Ocean Engineering (4-7 years)earns $99,493, a Workforce Analyst III (7+ years)earns $115,129, a Workforce Analytics Manager (7+ years)earns $118,954, a Workforce Analytics Senior Manager (7+ years)earns $186,398,

What are the highest paying states for an Ocean Engineering?

Ocean Engineering salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Ocean Engineering roles are District of Columbia $106,354, California $105,951, Massachusetts $104,539. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Ocean Engineering roles make?

Salaries for Ocean Engineering level roles vary by specialization: Ocean Import Manager: $115,821; Ocean Freight Manager: $115,611; Ocean Export Manager: $115,391; Ocean Export Specialist: $100,974; Ocean Engineer: $78,790.

Ocean Engineering Salary in Delaware

How much does an Ocean Engineering make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Ocean Engineering in Delaware is $97,277 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

However, an Ocean Engineering's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $112,234
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $86,639 to $105,106
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $76,954

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Ocean Engineering Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$105,106	$8,759	$2,021	$51
Average	$97,277	$8,106	$1,871	$47
25th Percentile	$86,639	$7,220	$1,666	$42

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Key Factors That Influence Ocean Engineering Salaries

An Ocean Engineering'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 Ocean Engineering Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Ocean Engineering'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): $81,654
Early Career (1-2 years): $99,493
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $115,129
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $118,954
Expert (over 8 years): $186,398

Levels	Salary
Workforce... Level Ocean Engineering	$81,654
Ocean Eng... Level Ocean Engineering	$99,493
Workforce... Level Ocean Engineering	$115,129
Workforce... Level Ocean Engineering	$118,954
Workforce... Level Ocean Engineering	$186,398

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How Do Ocean Engineering 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 Ocean Engineerings. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $106,354.
California: $105,951.
Massachusetts: $104,539.

District of Columbia $106,354 California $105,951 Massachusetts $104,539 Washington $104,154 New Jersey $104,116 Alaska $103,982 Connecticut $102,656 New York $102,118

Hawaii $100,399 Rhode Island $99,592 Maryland $99,044 Minnesota $98,295 Colorado $98,007 Illinois $97,911 Oregon $97,546 Delaware $97,277

New Hampshire $97,108 Virginia $96,729 Pennsylvania $95,625 Nevada $95,068 North Dakota $94,885 Michigan $94,597 Wisconsin $94,491 Vermont $94,280

Texas $93,694 Maine $93,655 Arizona $93,598 Ohio $93,531 Georgia $92,647 Indiana $92,205 Wyoming $92,119 Utah $91,984

Iowa $91,926 Kansas $91,465 Louisiana $91,331 North Carolina $91,283 Missouri $91,264 Florida $90,889 Montana $90,687 Nebraska $90,495

Kentucky $90,390 South Carolina $90,005 Tennessee $89,765 Idaho $89,669 New Mexico $88,968 Oklahoma $88,814 Alabama $88,247 South Dakota $87,297

Arkansas $86,778 West Virginia $86,499 Mississippi $85,664

Top Paying Cities for Ocean Engineerings

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:

Lincoln: $100,677
Little Creek: $99,745
Magnolia: $100,159

Lincoln, DE $100,677 Little Creek, DE $99,745 Magnolia, DE $100,159 Milford, DE $100,677 Marydel, DE $99,371 Millsboro, DE $100,677 Millville, DE $101,350 Milton, DE $100,677

Nassau, DE $100,677 Ocean View, DE $101,350 Rehoboth Beach, DE $101,350 Seaford, DE $99,621 Selbyville, DE $101,350 Smyrna, DE $99,256 Viola, DE $100,159 Woodside, DE $99,870

Bear, DE $98,526 Newark, DE $98,564 Claymont, DE $98,641 Delaware City, DE $98,564 Hockessin, DE $98,641 Kirkwood, DE $98,564 Middletown, DE $99,054 Montchanin, DE $98,641

New Castle, DE $98,641 Odessa, DE $99,188 Port Penn, DE $98,295 Rockland, DE $98,641 Saint Georges, DE $98,564 Townsend, DE $99,044 Winterthur, DE $98,641 Lewes, DE $100,677

Wilmington, DE $98,641 Dover, DE $99,697 Dover Afb, DE $99,928 Bethany Beach, DE $101,350 Bethel, DE $99,621 Bridgeville, DE $100,677 Camden Wyoming, DE $99,803 Cheswold, DE $99,467

Clayton, DE $99,217 Dagsboro, DE $101,350 Delmar, DE $99,621 Ellendale, DE $100,677 Felton, DE $100,677 Fenwick Island, DE $101,350 Frankford, DE $101,350 Frederica, DE $100,677

Georgetown, DE $100,677 Greenwood, DE $100,677 Harbeson, DE $100,677 Harrington, DE $100,677 Hartly, DE $99,169 Houston, DE $100,677 Kenton, DE $99,217 Laurel, DE $99,621

Yorklyn, DE $98,641

Ocean Engineering Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Ocean Engineering'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 April 01, 2026

$86,639

Average $97,277/year

$105,106

$7,220

Average $8,106/month

$8,759

$1,666

Average $1,871/week

$2,021

$42

Average $47/hour

$51

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$105,106	$8,759	$2,021	$51
Average	$97,277	$8,106	$1,871	$47
25th Percentile	$86,639	$7,220	$1,666	$42

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