Marine Engineer Salary in District of Columbia
Based on 400+ workers in District of Columbia
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (DC)
$166,750
$80.168/hr
vs National Average
$107,659
+54.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$105K – $192K
400 employed in District of Columbia
Salary Distribution — Marine Engineer in District of Columbia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $104,760 |
| 25th percentile | $129,750 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $166,750 |
| 75th percentile | $181,380 |
| 90th percentile | $191,880 |
Historical Salary Trend — Marine Engineer in District of Columbia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $150,920 |
| 2023 | $164,420 |
| 2024 | $166,750 |
| Year | District of Columbia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $150,920 | $97,929 |
| 2023 | $164,420 | $103,679 |
| 2024 | $166,750 | $107,659 |