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Motorboat Operators Salary (2025)

Based on 2,480 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025

Official BLS Data
Annual Mean
$56,270
$27.05/hr
Annual Median
$47,520
$22.85/hr
Bottom 10%
$34,510
$16.59/hr
Top 10%
$84,530
$40.64/hr

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$34,510
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$42,760
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$47,520
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$69,010
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$84,530

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$35K

25th

$43K

Median

$48K

75th

$69K

90th

$85K

Highest Paying States for Motorboat Operators

States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025

StateAnnual Mean
Hawaii$73,980
Illinois$70,700
Washington$67,020
New York$63,030
New Jersey$59,580
Texas$53,870
California$53,260
Massachusetts$51,740
Michigan$50,360
Florida$50,090

Geographic Salary Variation

Motorboat Operators salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Hawaii at an average of $73,980 per year, while Florida has an average of $50,090 — a difference of $23,890. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.

About Motorboat Operators

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2,480 workers were employed as Motorboat Operatorss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Transportation and Material Moving Occupations. The annual mean wage of $56,270 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 53-5022

What do these percentiles mean? The 10th percentile ($34,510) represents entry-level or part-time Motorboat Operatorss, while the 90th percentile ($84,530) represents highly experienced professionals or those in high-demand locations. The median ($47,520) is the midpoint — half of all Motorboat Operatorss earn more and half earn less than this amount.
Data sourced from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025. Public domain. Not affiliated with the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.