Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians salary by state
Base salary plus target annual bonus. Target bonus opportunity scales with role level, so a higher base carries a higher target percentage.
Base salary
$60,000
National baseline
Target bonus
$5,500
9.5% of base
Total target cash
$65,500
Base plus target bonus
Bonus percentiles:25th$3,50050th$5,50075th$9,000
Long-term incentive is not shown for this role. Equity awards are only disclosed publicly for the named executive officers of public companies, so no market figure exists for most jobs. See executive pay disclosures.
Typical entry preparation: Post-Secondary Certificate and up to 1 year of related work experience, per O*NET occupational data. Advancement typically requires additional years in role.
What Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicianss do
Typical education: Post-Secondary Certificate
Start motors and monitor performance for signs of malfunctioning, such as smoke, excessive vibration, or misfiring.
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.
Repair engine mechanical equipment, such as power tilts, bilge pumps, or power take-offs.
Perform routine engine maintenance on motorboats, such as changing oil and filters.
Top skills:RepairingEquipment MaintenanceTroubleshootingOperation and ControlOperations MonitoringCritical Thinking
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians pay by experience level
Entry level$38,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$48,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$59,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$69,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$82,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+6%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
2,600
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians salary by industry
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
8,220 workers
$58,000
Other Motor Vehicle Dealers
8,130 workers
$58,000
Repair and Maintenance
5,940 workers
$57,500
Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance
5,580 workers
$58,000
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
4,160 workers
$61,000
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
4,140 workers
$61,000
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
1,430 workers
$56,500
Ship and Boat Building
1,430 workers
$56,500
Support Activities for Transportation
1,080 workers
$75,500
Support Activities for Water Transportation
1,080 workers
$75,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
Pay trend
National median annual wage, 2020 to 2025: $43,320 to $57,550.
+32.8% over this period
Medians as published each May in the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics national estimates. Nominal dollars, not adjusted for inflation. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS.
Pay by experience level
How annual pay for this occupation spreads from newcomers to the highest paid, aged to 2026.
Entry10th percentile
$38,000
Early career25th percentile
$48,500
Median50th percentile
$59,500
Experienced75th percentile
$69,000
Top earners90th percentile
$82,000
Bands are the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages for this occupation nationally. Percentiles reflect the full mix of tenure, employer, and location, so they approximate but do not equal years of experience. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS national estimates.
Where this job pays most
Top-paying states for this occupation, average annual wage aged to 2026.
State averages for this occupation from the BLS OEWS state estimates. Cost of living differs by state; a higher wage does not always mean more buying power.
The abilities employers and analysts most associate with this occupation.
RepairingEquipment MaintenanceTroubleshootingOperation and ControlOperations MonitoringCritical Thinking
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, O*NET occupational database.
Typical duties and FLSA status
Core duties
Start motors and monitor performance for signs of malfunctioning, such as smoke, excessive vibration, or misfiring.
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.
Repair engine mechanical equipment, such as power tilts, bilge pumps, or power take-offs.
Perform routine engine maintenance on motorboats, such as changing oil and filters.
FLSA classification (typical)
Typically Non-exempt · Service, trades, or production work
Occupations in this SOC group are typically classified as Non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay under FLSA rules. Actual classification depends on the specific job duties, salary basis, and any applicable state or local rules. The current federal salary threshold for exemption is $684 per week ($35,568 per year), per the 2020 Department of Labor rule; the 2024 rule that would have raised the threshold was struck down by federal court in November 2024.
Pay outlook
Five-year pay outlook for this title
2026$60,000
2027$62,000
2028$64,500
2029$66,500
2030$69,000
2031$71,500
Projection assumes market wages keep rising about 3.5% a year, consistent with recent wage growth measured by the BLS Employment Cost Index. It reflects market movement for the title, not individual raises or promotions, which vary.
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How much does a Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians make?
The median market pay for a Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians in the United States is about $60,000 per year in 2026, based on WePayFairly's market model.
What is the salary range for a Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians?
Most Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians pay falls between about $48,500 (25th percentile) and $69,000 (75th percentile), with top earners above $82,000.
What does a Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians do?
Core responsibilities include: start motors and monitor performance for signs of malfunctioning, such as smoke, excessive vibration, or misfiring; and document inspection and test results and work performed or to be performed.
Is pay for Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians roles growing?
Yes. The national median wage for this occupation moved from $43,320 in 2020 to $57,550 in 2025, a change of +32.8% in nominal dollars.
How this role compares
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians pays 10% below the average across 52 roles in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family (family average $66,500).
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