How much does a motorboat operator make in California?
$34,570a year
Median yearly pay for motorboat operators in California. That is $16.62 an hour or $2,881 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.62
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 13
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,320Median: $34,570Highest 10%: $92,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| 25th | $34,510 | $16.59 | |
| Median | $34,570 | $16.62 | |
| 75th | $78,330 | $37.66 | |
| 90th | $92,490 | $44.47 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Los Angeles, CA | $34,510 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for motorboat operators.
| 10. Massachusetts | $45,160 |
| 11. New Jersey | $44,150 |
| 12. Tennessee | $42,360 |
| 13. California | $34,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motorboat operator make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $16.62 ($34,570 a year).
Do motorboat operators make more in California than the national average?
No: $34,570 against $47,520 nationally, 27% less.
Where does California rank for motorboat operator pay?
California ranks 13 of 13 states.
Which city in California pays motorboat operators the most?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, with a median of $34,510 a year.
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.