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United states marine salary
Average united states marine salary
$40,926
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Average united states marine salary by state
Highest paying states for united states marines
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | $49,795 | $23.94 |
| 2 | Alaska | $48,103 | $23.13 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $47,123 | $22.66 |
| 4 | West Virginia | $45,557 | $21.90 |
| 5 | Michigan | $46,687 | $22.45 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $48,242 | $23.19 |
| 7 | North Dakota | $43,897 | $21.10 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $49,358 | $23.73 |
| 9 | Nevada | $45,926 | $22.08 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $44,873 | $21.57 |
| 11 | Wisconsin | $44,668 | $21.48 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $49,437 | $23.77 |
| 13 | Vermont | $43,729 | $21.02 |
| 14 | Arizona | $46,637 | $22.42 |
| 15 | New Mexico | $43,978 | $21.14 |
| 16 | Maryland | $49,020 | $23.57 |
| 17 | Maine | $42,670 | $20.51 |
| 18 | New York | $49,102 | $23.61 |
| 19 | Louisiana | $43,085 | $20.71 |
| 20 | Ohio | $45,644 | $21.94 |
| 21 | Indiana | $43,440 | $20.88 |
| 22 | Virginia | $47,104 | $22.65 |
| 23 | Kentucky | $42,152 | $20.27 |
| 24 | Mississippi | $41,580 | $19.99 |
| 25 | Massachusetts | $45,950 | $22.09 |
| 26 | District of Columbia | $48,562 | $23.35 |
| 27 | Hawaii | $44,358 | $21.33 |
| 28 | California | $48,663 | $23.40 |
| 29 | North Carolina | $43,010 | $20.68 |
| 30 | Alabama | $41,271 | $19.84 |
| 31 | Minnesota | $43,985 | $21.15 |
| 32 | South Dakota | $39,881 | $19.17 |
| 33 | Texas | $44,107 | $21.21 |
| 34 | Arkansas | $40,397 | $19.42 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $40,889 | $19.66 |
| 36 | Iowa | $41,051 | $19.74 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $41,312 | $19.86 |
| 38 | Illinois | $43,680 | $21.00 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $40,277 | $19.36 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $38,949 | $18.73 |
| 41 | Wyoming | $36,606 | $17.60 |
| 42 | Florida | $41,652 | $20.02 |
| 43 | Georgia | $40,988 | $19.71 |
| 44 | Montana | $37,569 | $18.06 |
| 45 | Kansas | $39,388 | $18.94 |
| 46 | Missouri | $40,248 | $19.35 |
| 47 | Idaho | $36,439 | $17.52 |
| 48 | Oregon | $37,807 | $18.18 |
| 49 | Utah | $37,646 | $18.10 |
| 50 | Washington | $37,228 | $17.90 |
| 51 | Colorado | $37,503 | $18.03 |
United states marine salary details
A united states marine's salary ranges from $23,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $71,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a united states marine's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $71,000 | $5,917 | $34 |
| 75th Percentile | $55,000 | $4,583 | $26 |
| Average | $40,926 | $3,411 | $20 |
| 25th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $23,000 | $1,917 | $11 |
Highest paying united states marine jobs
The highest paying types of united states marines are joint special operations, naval special warfare medic, and special forces assistant operations and intelligence sergeant.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Warfare Combatant Crewman | $51,231 | $4,269 | $24.63 | 11,788 |
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United states marine salary trends
The average united states marine salary has risen by $7,307 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average united states marine earned $33,619 annually, but today, they earn $40,926 a year. That works out to a 13% change in pay for united states marines over the last decade.
Compare united states marine salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average united states marine salary over time
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United states marine salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,900 | $19.68 | +5.1% |
| 2024 | $38,800 | $18.67 | +2.9% |
| 2023 | $37,700 | $18.12 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $36,800 | $17.68 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $36,100 | $17.37 | +2.3% |
Recently added united states marine salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caci International Inc. | Usmc Aviation Senior Logistics Analyst | Beaufort, SC | 06/11/2025 | $58,500 |
| General Atomics | Project Engineer Usmc Sustainment Program | Poway, CA | 06/11/2025 | $116,480 |
| Caci International | Usmc Aviation Senior Logistics Analyst | Beaufort, SC | 05/27/2025 | $53,200 |
| Integration Innovation | Usmc Amphibious Combat Vehicle SME | Huntsville, AL | 05/16/2025 | $75,000 |
| Job Listingsintegration Innovation, Inc. | Usmc Amphibious Combat Vehicle SME | Huntsville, AL | 05/14/2025 | $75,000 |
| Integrity Staffing Services | 1St. Class Marine Shipfitter | Saint Marys, GA | 04/29/2025 | $62,610 |
| General Atomics | Project Engineer, Integration Usmc Programs | Poway, CA | 04/11/2025 | $81,080 |
| Integrity Staffing Services | 1St. Class Marine Shipfitter | Jacksonville, FL | 03/04/2025 | $58,436 |
| Relogistics Services, LLC | Pallet Repair Hammond, Louisiana, United States | Hammond, LA | 02/19/2025 | $31,305 |
| Relogistics Services, LLC | Pallet Repair Savannah, Georgia, United States | Savannah, GA | 02/19/2025 | $37,566 |
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