How much does a motorboat operator make in Seattle?
$59,970a year
Median yearly pay for motorboat operators in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $28.83 an hour or $4,998 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.83
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 16
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,760Median: $59,970Highest 10%: $86,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,760 | $20.56 | |
| 25th | $42,760 | $20.56 | |
| Median | $59,970 | $28.83 | |
| 75th | $63,650 | $30.60 | |
| 90th | $86,740 | $41.70 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for motorboat operators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $229,900 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $175,300 |
| Transportation Inspector | $129,500 |
| Commercial Pilot | $127,000 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $114,300 |
| Captain | $109,100 |
| Ship Engineer | $108,900 |
| Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster | $92,400 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $84,050 |
| Bus Driver | $83,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motorboat operator make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $28.83 ($59,970 a year).
Do motorboat operators make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $59,970 against $47,520 nationally, 26% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $63,650, so Seattle pays 6% less.
Where does Seattle rank for motorboat operator pay?
5 of 16 metro areas with data.
How much does a motorboat operator make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,740 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.