Motorboat Operators Salary
The median motorboat operators salary in the United States is $47,520 per year ($22.85/hour). Salaries range from $34,510 at the entry level to $84,530+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 2,480 motorboat operators jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 1.4% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$47,520
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.85
per hour
Employment
2,480
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$34,510
25th percentile
$42,760
Median
$47,520
75th percentile
$69,010
90th percentile
$84,530
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+1.4%
Slower than average
Annual Openings
300
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Postsecondary nondegree award
+ Less than 5 years experience
Motorboat Operators Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$35K$76K■ No data
Top Paying States
Hawaii
$76K
+60%
Illinois
$68K
+44%
Washington
$64K
+34%
New York
$62K
+30%
Texas
$50K
+6%
Michigan
$47K
-2%
Florida
$47K
-2%
Connecticut
$46K
-3%
Louisiana
$46K
-4%
Massachusetts
$45K
-5%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $76,250 | +60.5% |
| Illinois | $68,380 | +43.9% |
| Washington | $63,650 | +33.9% |
| New York | $62,000 | +30.5% |
| Texas | $50,270 | +5.8% |
| Michigan | $46,760 | -1.6% |
| Florida | $46,620 | -1.9% |
| Connecticut | $45,970 | -3.3% |
| Louisiana | $45,800 | -3.6% |
| Massachusetts | $45,160 | -5.0% |
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Motorboat Operators Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $83,390 | +75.5% |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $81,440 | +71.4% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $62,000 | +30.5% |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $60,920 | +28.2% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $59,970 | +26.2% |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $50,270 | +5.8% |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $49,230 | +3.6% |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $47,260 | -0.5% |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $45,970 | -3.3% |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $45,760 | -3.7% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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