Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technician Salary in 2026

    SOC: 49-3051.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $54,950
    per year
    Salary Range
    $36K – $79K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    24,250
    employed
    Job Growth
    +6.0%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians Make?

    Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians earn a median annual salary of $54,950 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $35,950 at the 10th percentile to $78,820 at the 90th percentile — a range of $42,870. The highest-paying state is Alaska at $77,310.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$35,950
    25th percentile$45,070
    Median (50th)$54,950
    75th percentile$65,120
    90th percentile$78,820
    10th: $35,950Median: $54,95090th: $78,820
    Section 02

    Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technician Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    Alaskatop$77,310
    Hawaii$77,270
    Washington$70,000
    California$65,030
    Massachusetts$64,310
    Connecticut$62,620
    Nevada$61,440
    Maryland$61,190
    Virginia$60,580
    Vermont$60,520
    North Dakota$60,080
    Maine$59,490
    New York$58,340
    Minnesota$58,290
    Colorado$58,120
    Oregon$57,490
    Nebraska$56,700
    New Hampshire$56,660
    Montana$56,150
    New Jersey$56,020
    Rhode Island$55,510
    Texas$54,640
    Indiana$53,590
    Florida$52,990
    Georgia$52,140
    Delaware$50,290
    Tennessee$49,910
    North Carolina$49,630
    Pennsylvania$49,310
    Illinois$48,790
    Michigan$48,600
    Iowa$48,090
    Wisconsin$48,080
    Louisiana$47,820
    Kentucky$47,550
    Ohio$47,430
    South Dakota$46,590
    Arizona$46,420
    South Carolina$45,770
    Utah$45,290
    Oklahoma$45,070
    Missouri$45,020
    Alabama$44,790
    Mississippi$42,900
    Arkansas$41,520
    Kansas$41,290
    Idaho$40,420
    New Mexico$34,280
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

    Alaska
    Highest paying
    $77,310
    top metro salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area
    $77,310
    $0 vs highest
    Urban Honolulu, HI
    $77,270
    $-40 vs highest
    Hawaii
    $77,270
    $-40 vs highest
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
    $73,620
    $-3,690 vs highest
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
    $70,000
    $-7,310 vs highest
    Washington
    $70,000
    $-7,310 vs highest
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
    $68,640
    $-8,670 vs highest
    Section 04

    Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technician Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$35,950 – $45,070
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$54,950
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$65,120
    Senior (15+ yrs)$78,820+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technician

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians in Alaska earn $77,310 — $22,360 above the national median. Earning an additional certification or completing a bachelor's degree can push your salary from the median toward the 75th percentile. Reaching the 75th percentile ($65,120) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 49-3051.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.