What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Nautical Science?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Nautical Science jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Noorvik, AK (46.8% above average), followed by Whitehorse, YT and Haines Junction, YT. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Noorvik, AK $71,061 $5,921 $1,366 $34.16 Whitehorse, YT $67,386 $5,615 $1,295 $32.40 Haines Junction, YT $67,117 $5,593 $1,290 $32.27 North Cowichan, BC $66,919 $5,576 $1,286 $32.17 Duncan, BC $66,662 $5,555 $1,281 $32.05 Oak Bay, BC $66,541 $5,545 $1,279 $31.99 Victoria, BC $66,259 $5,521 $1,274 $31.86 Bedford, MA $65,538 $5,461 $1,260 $31.51 Courtenay, BC $65,464 $5,455 $1,258 $31.47 Saint John, NB $65,033 $5,419 $1,250 $31.27

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Q: How much does a Nautical Science make?

The average annual pay for a nautical science in the United States is $48,391 a year — that works out to approximately $23.26 an hour. The middle 80% of Nautical Sciences earn between $35,500 (10th percentile) and $65,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Nautical Science Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Nautical Science in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Senior Cloud Security Architect at $100,756 (208.2%) above Nautical Science. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Senior Cloud Security Architect $149,147 $12,428 $2,868 $71.71 Cloud Engineer $130,802 $10,900 $2,515 $62.89 Cloud Finops Lead $81,196 $6,766 $1,561 $39.04 Iaas $67,904 $5,658 $1,305 $32.65 Junior Production Artist $51,263 $4,271 $985 $24.65

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$48,391

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$46,741

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How much does a Nautical Science make?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average annual pay for a Nautical Science in the United States is $48,391 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $23.26 an hour. This is the equivalent of $930/week or $4,032/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $79,000 and as low as $24,500, the majority of Nautical Science salaries currently range between $38,500 (25th percentile) to $52,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $65,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Nautical Science varies greatly (by as much as 13500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Nautical Science in your area makes on average $46,741 per year, or $1,650 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $48,391. Ohio ranks number 39 out of 50 states nationwide for Nautical Science salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Nautical Science jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Nautical Science Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Nautical Science job is above the national average. Topping the list is Noorvik, AK, , with Whitehorse, YT, and Haines Junction, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Haines Junction, YT, beats the national average by $18,726 (38.7%), and Noorvik, AK, furthers that trend with another $22,670 (46.8%) above the $48,391 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Nautical Science appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 8% between Noorvik, AK, and Saint John, NB, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Nautical Science role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Noorvik, AK	$71,061	$5,921	$1,366	$34.16
Whitehorse, YT	$67,386	$5,615	$1,295	$32.40
Haines Junction, YT	$67,117	$5,593	$1,290	$32.27
North Cowichan, BC	$66,919	$5,576	$1,286	$32.17
Duncan, BC	$66,662	$5,555	$1,281	$32.05
Oak Bay, BC	$66,541	$5,545	$1,279	$31.99
Victoria, BC	$66,259	$5,521	$1,274	$31.86
Bedford, MA	$65,538	$5,461	$1,260	$31.51
Courtenay, BC	$65,464	$5,455	$1,258	$31.47
Saint John, NB	$65,033	$5,419	$1,250	$31.27

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Nautical Science Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Nautical Science category.

For example Senior Cloud Security Architect jobs pay as much as $100,756 (208.2%) more than the average Nautical Science salary of $48,391. If you're qualified, finding work as a Senior Cloud Security Architect may help you make more money than that of the average Nautical Science position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Senior Cloud Security Architect	$149,147	$12,428	$2,868	$71.71
Cloud Engineer	$130,802	$10,900	$2,515	$62.89
Cloud Finops Lead	$81,196	$6,766	$1,561	$39.04
Iaas	$67,904	$5,658	$1,305	$32.65
Junior Production Artist	$51,263	$4,271	$985	$24.65

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Infographic detailing Nautical Science salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $48,391 per year or $23.26 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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