Repair and adjust electrical and mechanical equipment of inboard or inboard-outboard boat engines. Excludes “Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists” (49-3031).
National median · BLS
$57,550
▲ +4.73%YoY
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Average salary · BLS
$58,070
Mean annual wage
U.S. employment
23,220
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Pay range for Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
Annual base pay at each percentile. BLS covers all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Percentile
All U.S. workers (BLS)
10th — entry pay
$36,950
25th
$46,750
Median (50th)
$57,550
75th
$66,620
90th — top pay
$79,330
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Projections 2025–2035
Job outlook for Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
BLS projects employment of motorboat mechanics and service technicians to grow 4.9% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations.
About 2,600 openings are projected each year, on average, from new jobs and from replacing workers who retire or move to other occupations.
Jobs 2025 → 2035
25,000 → 26,200
+1,200 jobs
Projected change
+4.9%
All occupations: +3.5%
Openings per year
2,600
Average, 2025–2035
Typical entry education
High school diploma or equivalent
No related experience required
On-the-job training
Long-term on-the-job training
Self-employed
7.3% of workers (2025)
Preparation needed (O*NET Job Zone 3)
Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Highlighted = in demand: frequently listed in employer job postings for this occupation (O*NET).
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
About the job
What motorboat mechanics and service technicians do
Start motors and monitor performance for signs of malfunctioning, such as smoke, excessive vibration, or misfiring.
Document inspection and test results and work performed or to be performed.
Mount motors to boats, and operate boats at various speeds on waterways to conduct operational tests.
Repair engine mechanical equipment, such as power tilts, bilge pumps, or power take-offs.
Perform routine engine maintenance on motorboats, such as changing oil and filters.
Replace parts, such as gears, magneto points, piston rings, or spark plugs, and reassemble engines.
Idle motors and observe thermometers to determine the effectiveness of cooling systems.
Inspect and repair or adjust propellers or propeller shafts.
Also called
Marine MechanicMarine TechnicianMechanicService TechnicianBoat MechanicBoat Motor MechanicBoat RiggerMarine Propulsion TechnicianOutboard Motor MechanicOutboard Technician
More job titles for this occupation (10)
Boat Outboard Engine MechanicBoat TesterCertified Marine MechanicExperimental Outboard Motors MechanicMarine Diesel MechanicMarine Machinery MechanicMarine Service Technician (Marine Service Tech)Motorboat MechanicOutboard Motor TesterOutboard Motors Experimental Mechanic
Source: O*NET 31.0 (USDOL/ETA, CC BY 4.0). These are general job titles, not H-1B filings; for titles employers actually filed, see “Job titles” above.
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