Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians pay range in New York
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,740 a year or less, while the top 10% make $84,010 or more. The middle half of motorboat mechanics and service technicians in New York earn between $58,650 and $79,030.
- $56K10th
- $59K25th
- $62KMedian
- $79K75th
- $84K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $67,890 | $5,658 | $32.64 |
| Median | $62,070 | $5,172 | $29.84 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $58,650 | $4,888 | $28.20 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $79,030 | $6,586 | $38.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians pay in New York vs. New York State and the U.S.
Motorboat mechanics and service technicians in New York earn 8% more than the New York State average ($62,720) and 17% more than the U.S. average ($58,070). At the median the gap is +8% against the U.S. median of $57,550.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $67,890 | $62,070 | $55,740 | $84,010 | 940 |
| New York State | $62,720 | $58,940 | $48,940 | $83,260 | 1,470 |
| 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 New York
On the average salary of $67,890, a single filer in New York takes home about $53,462 a year, or $4,455 a month and $2,056 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $54,387 | $4,532 |
| Working in NY | $53,462 | $4,455 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is New York a good place for motorboat mechanics and service technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the New York area are 13% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 112.6), so the average $67,890 buys what about $60,313 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in New York ($61,430). A typical home costs $727,625, or 10.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in other New York cities
New York ranks 1st of 4 New York metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- New York$67,890
- Syracuse$58,950
- Glens Falls$56,240
- Watertown$53,080
All Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians salaries in New York
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 New York: questions
How much do motorboat mechanics and service technicians make an hour in New York?
$32.64 an hour on average, and $29.84 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level motorboat mechanics and service technicians salary in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,740 a year and the 25th percentile is $58,650, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the motorboat mechanics and service technicians take-home pay in New York?
About $53,462 a year ($4,455 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $67,890. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do motorboat mechanics and service technicians earn more in New York than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% more 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 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ (35620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- 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). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.66, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.66).
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