As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Ocean Engineer in Carson City, NV is $78,766, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,515 weekly, or $6,564 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Ocean Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Ocean Engineer in Carson City, NV vary widely, spanning from $52,035 to $111,655. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($64,774) and 75th percentile ($95,981), while top earners (90th percentile) make $111,655 per year. This $31,207 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like or , or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Carson City Ocean Engineer often earn 1.0% lower than national averages. However, Carson City currently ranks 351 statewide for Ocean Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Ocean Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Ocean Engineer Salary $52,035 Carson City, NV April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Ocean Engineer Salary $64,774 Carson City, NV April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Ocean Engineer Salary $78,766 Carson City, NV April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Ocean Engineer Salary $95,981 Carson City, NV April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Ocean Engineer Salary $111,655 Carson City, NV April 01, 2026
25% $64,774 10% $52,035 90% $111,655 75% $95,981 $78,766 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Carson City, Nevada    Carson City is an independent city and capital of the US state of Nevada, named after the mountain man Kit Carson. As of the 2010 census, the populati....More

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