How much does a motorboat operator make in Houston?
$50,270a year
Median yearly pay for motorboat operators in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $24.17 an hour or $4,189 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.17
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 16
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,590Median: $50,270Highest 10%: $72,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,590 | $22.40 | |
| 25th | $46,940 | $22.57 | |
| Median | $50,270 | $24.17 | |
| 75th | $64,430 | $30.98 | |
| 90th | $72,920 | $35.06 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for motorboat operators.
| Beaumont, TX | $60,920 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $43,230 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $307,700 |
| Commercial Pilot | $131,400 |
| Ship Engineer | $131,300 |
| Captain | $118,800 |
| Transportation Inspector | $92,570 |
| Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator | $90,730 |
| Wellhead Pumper | $79,720 |
| Pump Operator | $76,670 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $75,500 |
| Dredge Operator | $72,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motorboat operator make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $24.17 ($50,270 a year).
Do motorboat operators make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $50,270 against $47,520 nationally, 6% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $50,270, so Houston pays 0% more.
Where does Houston rank for motorboat operator pay?
6 of 16 metro areas with data.
How much does a motorboat operator make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,920 or more.
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.