Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for motorboat mechanics and service technicianss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $58,070 ≈ $28/hr
National median salary $57,550
Total employment 23,220 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +6%
Faster than average
Annual openings 2,600 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 26,200 → 27,800 (+1,600)
Typical entry education High school diploma or equivalent
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Hawaii$77,300
- Alaska$75,680
- Virginia$72,500
- Massachusetts$70,900
- Oregon$69,570
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- New Mexico$35,630
- West Virginia$41,290
- Oklahoma$41,750
- South Dakota$44,840
- Kansas$45,100
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $77,300 | $77,740 | $37 | +33.1% | 150 |
| 2 | Alaska | $75,680 | $72,520 | $36 | +30.3% | 160 |
| 3 | Virginia | $72,500 | $63,450 | $35 | +24.8% | — |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $70,900 | $74,160 | $34 | +22.1% | 890 |
| 5 | Oregon | $69,570 | $66,460 | $33 | +19.8% | 140 |
| 6 | Vermont | $68,940 | $72,350 | $33 | +18.7% | 50 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $67,710 | $71,880 | $33 | +16.6% | 250 |
| 8 | Washington | $66,830 | $63,020 | $32 | +15.1% | 750 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $66,110 | $63,480 | $32 | +13.8% | 560 |
| 10 | California | $65,630 | $62,330 | $32 | +13% | 1,230 |
| 11 | North Dakota | $63,100 | $60,990 | $30 | +8.7% | 70 |
| 12 | New York | $62,720 | $58,940 | $30 | +8% | 1,470 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $62,590 | $61,010 | $30 | +7.8% | 500 |
| 14 | Colorado | $61,140 | $57,050 | $29 | +5.3% | 50 |
| 15 | Maine | $60,330 | $60,510 | $29 | +3.9% | 340 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $59,820 | $58,470 | $29 | +3% | 400 |
| 17 | Kentucky | $59,560 | $50,920 | $29 | +2.6% | 360 |
| 18 | Maryland | $58,660 | $60,310 | $28 | +1% | 420 |
| 19 | Arizona | $57,310 | $59,390 | $28 | -1.3% | 430 |
| 20 | Texas | $57,310 | $53,290 | $28 | -1.3% | 1,010 |
| 21 | Delaware | $57,280 | $60,230 | $28 | -1.4% | 130 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $57,230 | $51,520 | $28 | -1.4% | 400 |
| 23 | Florida | $57,160 | $55,680 | $27 | -1.6% | 4,810 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $56,120 | $56,920 | $27 | -3.4% | 690 |
| 25 | Nevada | $55,220 | $49,630 | $27 | -4.9% | — |
| 26 | North Carolina | $55,160 | $51,430 | $27 | -5% | 930 |
| 27 | New Hampshire | $55,060 | $56,160 | $26 | -5.2% | 180 |
| 28 | Ohio | $54,620 | $52,450 | $26 | -5.9% | 400 |
| 29 | Indiana | $54,250 | $51,200 | $26 | -6.6% | 450 |
| 30 | Georgia | $54,220 | $49,850 | $26 | -6.6% | 390 |
| 31 | Montana | $53,740 | $52,160 | $26 | -7.5% | 60 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $53,060 | $49,120 | $26 | -8.6% | 200 |
| 33 | Louisiana | $51,850 | $53,080 | $25 | -10.7% | 240 |
| 34 | Iowa | $51,530 | $49,930 | $25 | -11.3% | 110 |
| 35 | Illinois | $49,410 | $47,840 | $24 | -14.9% | 360 |
| 36 | South Carolina | $49,180 | $49,080 | $24 | -15.3% | 620 |
| 37 | Michigan | $48,920 | $47,900 | $24 | -15.8% | 1,480 |
| 38 | Mississippi | $48,270 | $43,800 | $23 | -16.9% | 60 |
| 39 | Alabama | $48,040 | $45,250 | $23 | -17.3% | 420 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $47,950 | $45,400 | $23 | -17.4% | 80 |
| 41 | Missouri | $47,320 | $43,580 | $23 | -18.5% | 330 |
| 42 | Idaho | $46,970 | $47,740 | $23 | -19.1% | 100 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $46,960 | $45,860 | $23 | -19.1% | 200 |
| 44 | Utah | $46,950 | $46,470 | $23 | -19.1% | 70 |
| 45 | Kansas | $45,100 | $47,720 | $22 | -22.3% | 90 |
| 46 | South Dakota | $44,840 | $46,840 | $22 | -22.8% | 90 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $41,750 | $39,920 | $20 | -28.1% | 260 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $41,290 | $36,480 | $20 | -28.9% | 40 |
| 49 | New Mexico | $35,630 | $36,510 | $17 | -38.6% | — |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 139 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $78,040 | $75,520 | 100 |
| 2 | Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $76,420 | $77,620 | 120 |
| 3 | Barnstable Town, MA | $75,420 | $73,500 | 180 |
| 4 | Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $73,080 | $67,740 | 30 |
| 5 | Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $72,800 | $75,510 | 30 |
| 6 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $72,790 | $70,700 | 490 |
| 7 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $71,620 | $71,720 | 90 |
| 8 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $71,410 | $74,080 | 150 |
| 9 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $70,600 | $74,610 | 120 |
| 10 | Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $69,690 | $72,720 | 40 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing motorboat mechanics and service technicianss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inland Water Transportation | $85,050 | $88,220 | 160 |
| 2 | Water Transportation | $76,580 | $81,300 | 360 |
| 3 | Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation | $75,220 | $75,340 | 190 |
| 4 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $68,880 | $65,840 | 160 |
| 5 | Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | $68,880 | $65,880 | 160 |
| 6 | Engineering Services | $68,880 | $65,880 | 160 |
| 7 | Sector 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $68,880 | $65,840 | 160 |
| 8 | Educational Services | $67,790 | $65,660 | 30 |
| 9 | Sector 61 - Educational Services | $67,790 | $65,660 | 30 |
| 10 | Sectors 48 and 49 - Transportation and Warehousing | $66,950 | $73,960 | 1,670 |
| 11 | Support Activities for Transportation | $63,940 | $73,010 | 1,080 |
| 12 | Support Activities for Water Transportation | $63,940 | $73,010 | 1,080 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do motorboat mechanics and service technicians make in the U.S.?
The median motorboat mechanics and service technicians salary in the United States is $57,550 per year (mean $58,070), and about 80% earn between $36,950 and $79,330.
How much do motorboat mechanics and service technicians make per hour?
Roughly $28 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $58,070 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays motorboat mechanics and service technicians the most?
Hawaii has the highest average pay for motorboat mechanics and service technicians at $77,300 per year (median $77,740).
What is the job outlook for motorboat mechanics and service technicians?
Employment is projected to change +6% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 2,600 openings per year.