States with the most shipbuilding and maritime jobs
TX, VA and CT have the most open shipbuilding and maritime jobs. Every job on this page is in the United States, taken from the employer’s own career site or job system and checked to still be open.
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States with the most shipbuilding and maritime jobs
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| # | State | Open jobs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 92 open |
| 2 | VirginiaMedian pay $121k | 82 open |
| 3 | Connecticut | 69 open |
| 4 | Louisiana | 32 open |
| 5 | CaliforniaMedian pay $140k | 27 open |
| 6 | District of ColumbiaMedian pay $140k | 25 open |
| 7 | Rhode Island | 25 open |
| 8 | Florida | 23 open |
| 9 | PennsylvaniaMedian pay $105k | 17 open |
| 10 | Mississippi | 16 open |
| 11 | WashingtonMedian pay $138k | 15 open |
| 12 | MarylandMedian pay $161k | 9 open |
| 13 | Tennessee | 6 open |
| 14 | Maine | 5 open |
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