Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
Repair and adjust electrical and mechanical equipment of inboard or inboard-outboard boat engines.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 490 | $43,370 | $20.85 | |
| Alaska | 140 | $57,820 | $27.80 | |
| Arizona | 230 | $49,590 | $23.84 | |
| Arkansas | 240 | $33,910 | $16.30 | |
| California | 1,180 | $50,340 | $24.20 | |
| Colorado | 90 | $57,390 | $27.59 | |
| Connecticut | 450 | $53,290 | $25.62 | |
| Delaware | 130 | $47,600 | $22.88 | |
| Florida | 3,820 | $50,300 | $24.19 | |
| Georgia | 570 | $45,840 | $22.04 | |
| Hawaii | 50 | $55,970 | $26.91 | |
| Idaho | 110 | $39,730 | $19.10 | |
| Illinois | 560 | $39,490 | $18.99 | |
| Indiana | 330 | $40,650 | $19.54 | |
| Iowa | 120 | $41,040 | $19.73 | |
| Kansas | 130 | $38,630 | $18.57 | |
| Kentucky | 280 | $37,800 | $18.17 | |
| Louisiana | 300 | $42,010 | $20.20 | |
| Maine | 330 | $50,540 | $24.30 | |
| Maryland | 870 | $51,690 | $24.85 | |
| Massachusetts | 730 | $55,680 | $26.77 | |
| Michigan | 1,100 | $41,310 | $19.86 | |
| Minnesota | 530 | $43,900 | $21.11 | |
| Mississippi | 120 | $37,600 | $18.08 | |
| Missouri | 320 | $41,130 | $19.77 | |
| Montana | 70 | $42,580 | $20.47 | |
| Nebraska | 90 | $44,460 | $21.37 | |
| Nevada | 50 | $46,830 | $22.52 | |
| New Hampshire | 150 | $46,900 | $22.55 | |
| New Jersey | 500 | $52,720 | $25.35 | |
| New York | 1,360 | $49,810 | $23.95 | |
| North Carolina | 990 | $45,080 | $21.67 | |
| North Dakota | 70 | $54,240 | $26.08 | |
| Ohio | 420 | $45,370 | $21.81 | |
| Oklahoma | 260 | $37,620 | $18.09 | |
| Oregon | 190 | $47,080 | $22.63 | |
| Pennsylvania | 250 | $38,650 | $18.58 | |
| Rhode Island | 560 | $51,580 | $24.80 | |
| South Carolina | 730 | $35,070 | $16.86 | |
| South Dakota | 70 | $44,860 | $21.57 | |
| Tennessee | 320 | $42,180 | $20.28 | |
| Texas | 1,080 | $42,480 | $20.42 | |
| Utah | 60 | $49,530 | $23.81 | |
| Vermont | 60 | $51,780 | $24.89 | |
| Virginia | 790 | $46,720 | $22.46 | |
| Washington | 790 | $53,550 | $25.75 | |
| Wisconsin | 940 | $41,380 | $19.89 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in shipboard mechanical and electrical engineering and the maintenance and operation of marine engines, including gas, diesel, and steam engines. Includes instruction in automation, diesel-powered systems, electrical circuits and systems, engine performance, hydraulics, manufacturing, motor-powered systems, refrigeration and air-conditioning, steam-powered systems, and welding.
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain small internal-combustion engines used on portable power equipment such as lawnmowers, chain saws, rotary tillers, and snowmobiles.
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair outboard and inboard engines; test, maintain, and repair steering devices and electrical systems; repair metal, wood, and fiberglass hulls and vessel components; fabricate and maintain sails; and repair and balance propellers and drive shafts.
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$46,660 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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High school diploma or equivalentTypical education requirement
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Long-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as motorboat mechanics and service technicians.
- Less than high school 14%
- High school graduate 44%
- College dropout 27%
- Associate’s degree 10%
- Bachelor’s degree 4%
- Master’s degree 1%
- Doctorate degree 1%
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