Statistics from the Bureau of Labor

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  1. CDBarry
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    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
     
    CDBarry, Feb 4, 2006
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  2. RThompson
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    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
     
    RThompson, Feb 7, 2006
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