Motorboat Operators pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for motorboat operators is $22.85 an hour ($47,520 a year). About 2,480 people work in this job there.
Pay range for motorboat operators in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.59 | $34,510 |
| 25% of workers | $20.56 | $42,760 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.85 | $47,520 |
| 75% of workers | $33.18 | $69,010 |
| 90% of workers | $40.64 | $84,530 |
Best-paying states for motorboat operators
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $76,250 | 330 |
| Illinois | $68,380 | 40 |
| Washington | $63,650 | 80 |
| New York | $62,000 | 0 |
| Texas | $50,270 | 270 |
| Michigan | $46,760 | 0 |
| Florida | $46,620 | 170 |
| Connecticut | $45,970 | 0 |
| Louisiana | $45,800 | 160 |
| Massachusetts | $45,160 | 0 |
Education, experience and outlook for motorboat operators
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.9% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $58,640 |
| Commercial Pilots | $123,220 |
| Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels | $92,460 |
| Locomotive Engineers | $81,410 |
| Sailors and Marine Oilers | $51,520 |
| Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | $57,550 |
| Riggers | $62,640 |
| Ship Engineers | $109,530 |
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