Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for motorboat mechanics and service technicians in the U.S. is $57,550 ($27.67 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $57,550
- Mean annual wage
- $58,070
- Median hourly wage
- $27.67
- Employment
- 23,220
23,220 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,950 | $17.76 |
| 25th percentile | $46,750 | $22.48 |
| Median (50th) | $57,550 | $27.67 |
| 75th percentile | $66,620 | $32.03 |
| 90th percentile | $79,330 | $38.14 |
Highest-paying states for motorboat mechanics and service technicians
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $77,740 | 150 |
| Massachusetts | $74,160 | 890 |
| Alaska | $72,520 | 160 |
| Vermont | $72,350 | 50 |
| New Jersey | $71,880 | 250 |
| Oregon | $66,460 | 140 |
| Connecticut | $63,480 | 560 |
| Virginia | $63,450 | — |
| Washington | $63,020 | 750 |
| California | $62,330 | 1,230 |
Lowest-paying states
- West Virginia: $36,480 median annual wage
- New Mexico: $36,510 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $39,920 median annual wage
- Missouri: $43,580 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $43,800 median annual wage
About this occupation
Repair and adjust electrical and mechanical equipment of inboard or inboard-outboard boat engines.
Typical tasks
- Start motors and monitor performance for signs of malfunctioning, such as smoke, excessive vibration, or misfiring.
- Replace parts, such as gears, magneto points, piston rings, or spark plugs, and reassemble engines.
- Idle motors and observe thermometers to determine the effectiveness of cooling systems.
- Inspect and repair or adjust propellers or propeller shafts.
- Document inspection and test results and work performed or to be performed.
- Mount motors to boats, and operate boats at various speeds on waterways to conduct operational tests.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 15.7% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 47.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.4% |
| Associate's degree | 11.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 5.6% |
| Master's degree | 0.9% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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