Motorboat Operators
Occupation
$51,880
National Median Salary
$24.94
Median Hourly Wage
2,380
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+39.8%
10 Year Change
$37,120
2014 Median
$51,880
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Motorboat Operators
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation | $82,770 | 110 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $78,140 | 230 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $73,030 | 360 |
| Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water | $64,180 | 220 |
| Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation | $63,690 | 260 |
Top Paying States for Motorboat Operators
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $87,900 | 90 |
| North Carolina | $81,220 | 40 |
| Illinois | $67,170 | 30 |
| Hawaii | $64,670 | 240 |
| Washington | $62,110 | 100 |
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Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water
Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation
Support Activities for Transportation
Support Activities for Water Transportation
Other Schools and Instruction
Educational Services
Remediation and Other Waste Management Services
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
Waste Management and Remediation Services
