How much does a motorboat operator make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $22.85 an hour or $3,960 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.85
- Average (mean)
- $56,270
- Jobs
- 2,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,510 | $16.59 | |
| 25th | $42,760 | $20.56 | |
| Median | $47,520 | $22.85 | |
| 75th | $69,010 | $33.18 | |
| 90th | $84,530 | $40.64 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Hawaii | $76,250 |
| Illinois | $68,380 |
| Washington | $63,650 |
| New York | $62,000 |
| Texas | $50,270 |
| Michigan | $46,760 |
| Florida | $46,620 |
| Connecticut | $45,970 |
| Louisiana | $45,800 |
| Massachusetts | $45,160 |
| New Jersey | $44,150 |
| Tennessee | $42,360 |
| California | $34,570 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kahului, HI | $83,390 |
| Honolulu, HI | $81,440 |
| New York, NY | $62,000 |
| Beaumont, TX | $60,920 |
| Seattle, WA | $59,970 |
| Houston, TX | $50,270 |
| New Orleans, LA | $49,230 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $47,260 |
| Detroit, MI | $45,970 |
| Boston, MA | $45,760 |
| Providence, RI | $45,760 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $45,160 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $43,230 |
| Nashville, TN | $42,360 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $34,510 |
In other countries
Motorboat Operator belongs to the international group "Ships’ deck crews and related workers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Sailor and Marine Oiler$51,520
- Captain$92,460
- Ship Engineer$109,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motorboat operator make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $22.85 ($47,520 a year).
How much does a motorboat operator make a month?
About $3,960 a month before tax, based on a median of $47,520 a year.
How much does a motorboat operator make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,510 or less a year ($16.59 an hour); the top 10% make $84,530 or more.
Which state pays motorboat operators the most?
Hawaii, with a median of $76,250 a year, followed by Illinois ($68,380) and Washington ($63,650).
Which city pays motorboat operators the most?
Kahului-Wailuku, HI, with a median of $83,390 a year.
How many motorboat operators are there in the United States?
About 2,480 people work as motorboat operators.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.