Marine Engineer Salary in California
Based on 200+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$128,750
$61.899/hr
vs National Average
$107,659
+19.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$64K – $167K
200 employed in California
Salary Distribution — Marine Engineer in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $63,900 |
| 25th percentile | $90,900 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $128,750 |
| 75th percentile | $148,650 |
| 90th percentile | $167,180 |
Historical Salary Trend — Marine Engineer in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $134,030 |
| 2023 | $123,920 |
| 2024 | $128,750 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $134,030 | $97,929 |
| 2023 | $123,920 | $103,679 |
| 2024 | $128,750 | $107,659 |