Motorboat Operators Salary in United States

Motorboat Operatorss in United States have a median annual salary of $47,520, which works out to about $22.85 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $42,760 to $69,010, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Motorboat Operators pay in United States at a glance

Median annual salary

$47,520

Median hourly wage

$22.85/hr

Average annual salary

$56,270

Average hourly wage

$27.05/hr

25th percentile

$42,760

75th percentile

$69,010

10th percentile

$34,510

90th percentile

$84,530

People employed

2,480

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid motorboat operators roles in United States.

10th percentile
$34,510
25th percentile
$42,760
Median percentile
$47,520
75th percentile
$69,010
90th percentile
$84,530

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How much does a motorboat operators make in United States?

Half of motorboat operators roles in United States report earning more than $47,520 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $56,270 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $42,760 and a quarter are above $69,010, so most motorboat operators pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect motorboat operators pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.