Statistics from the Bureau of Labor

[CDBarry]

See:
http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_17Ar.htm

http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes172121.htm

Occupational Employment and Wages, November 2004

17-2121 Marine Engineers and Naval Architects
Design, develop, and evaluate the operation of marine vessels, ship machinery, and related equipment, such as power supply and propulsion systems.

National estimates for this occupation: Top
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
Employment (1) 6,250
Employment RSE (3) 13.9 %
Mean hourly wage $35.30
Mean annual wage (2) $73,410
Wage RSE (3) 1.9 %

Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
Percentile 10% 25% 50% (Median) 75% 90%
Hourly Wage $19.84 $25.95 $34.84 $43.06 $52.74
Annual Wage (2) $41,280 $53,980 $72,470 $89,570 $109,690

[RThompson]

Thanks for that, it was most interesting to read through.
Especially as I'v just given up my day job to pursue full time study in that direction... encouraging.
Rob