Motorboat Operator Salary in New Jersey: $61,500 Average

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Average base salary, New Jersey

$61,500 / year

≈ $5,150 per month · $29.57 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for New Jersey · median $45,500

25th percentile
$38,500Average
$61,50075th percentile
$80,000

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 Operator salary by state

California$55,000

Connecticut$45,000

Florida$52,000

Hawaii$76,500

Illinois$73,000

Louisiana$51,500

Massachusetts$53,500

Michigan$52,000

New Jersey$61,500

New York$65,000

Tennessee$47,000

Texas$56,000

Washington$69,500

About this role

Motorboat Operator is a professional role in the Transportation and Material Moving job family, focused on Motorboat Operator work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Motorboat Operators do

Typical education: High School Diploma

Operate engine throttles and steering mechanisms to guide boats on desired courses.
Direct safety operations in emergency situations.
Secure boats to docks with mooring lines, and cast off lines to enable departure.
Maintain desired courses, using compasses or electronic navigational aids.
Organize and direct the activities of crew members.

Top skills: Operation and Control Operations Monitoring Speaking Monitoring Equipment Maintenance Judgment and Decision Making

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Motorboat Operator salary by industry

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation

780 workers

$55,500

Sectors 48 and 49 – Transportation and Warehousing

670 workers

$61,500

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

350 workers

$74,500

Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)

230 workers

$82,500

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

220 workers

$48,500

Accommodation and Food Services

130 workers

$46,500

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

110 workers

$59,500

Sectors 44 and 45 – Retail Trade

100 workers

$46,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Motorboat Operator pays 15% below the average across 50 roles in the Transportation and Material Moving job family (family average $68,500).

Similar-paying roles in Transportation and Material Moving

Dredge Operator$58,000

Sailors and Marine Oilers$59,000

Bridge and Lock Tenders$57,500

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$62,000

Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$54,500

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$62,500

Transportation Workers, All Other$52,500

Traffic Technician$64,500

Taxi Driver$51,500

Airfield Operations Specialist$66,000

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Motorboat Operator make?

The average base salary for a Motorboat Operator in the United States is $58,500 per year, or about $28.13 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $44,500 and $71,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Transportation and Material Moving roles?

The Transportation and Material Moving job family averages $68,500 across 50 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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