Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians pay range in Chicago
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,230 a year or less, while the top 10% make $63,710 or more. The middle half of motorboat mechanics and service technicians in Chicago earn between $45,290 and $55,810.
- $40K10th
- $45K25th
- $50KMedian
- $56K75th
- $64K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $51,710 | $4,309 | $24.86 |
| Median | $50,250 | $4,188 | $24.16 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,290 | $3,774 | $21.77 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $55,810 | $4,651 | $26.83 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians pay in Chicago vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Motorboat mechanics and service technicians in Chicago earn 5% more than the Illinois average ($49,410) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($58,070). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $57,550.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $51,710 | $50,250 | $40,230 | $63,710 | 200 |
| Illinois | $49,410 | $47,840 | $38,630 | $59,780 | 360 |
| United States | $58,070 | $57,550 | $36,950 | $79,330 | 23,220 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians salary after taxes in Chicago
On the average salary of $51,710, a single filer in Chicago takes home about $41,310 a year, or $3,443 a month and $1,589 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $42,208 | $3,517 |
| Working in IL | $41,310 | $3,443 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Chicago a good place for motorboat mechanics and service technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Chicago area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.6), so the average $51,710 buys what about $49,916 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Chicago ($54,720). A typical home costs $353,998, or 6.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Milwaukee, WI$58,700
- Elkhart, IN$58,010
- Kalamazoo, MI$56,980
- Madison, WI$57,120
- Muskegon, MI$48,060
- Grand Rapids, MI$47,650
Highest-paying cities for motorboat mechanics and service technicians
Virginia Beach, VA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($77,540).
- Virginia Beach, VA$77,540
- Honolulu, HI$75,520
- Washington, DC$74,610
- San Francisco, CA$74,080
- Barnstable, MA$73,500
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Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Chicago: questions
How much do motorboat mechanics and service technicians make an hour in Chicago?
$24.86 an hour on average, and $24.16 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level motorboat mechanics and service technicians salary in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,230 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,290, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the motorboat mechanics and service technicians take-home pay in Chicago?
About $41,310 a year ($3,443 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $51,710.
Do motorboat mechanics and service technicians earn more in Chicago than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($58,070).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 49-3051; area Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (16980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.29, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.29).
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