Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,980 a year or less, while the top 10% make $88,610 or more. The middle half of motorboat mechanics and service technicians in Portland earn between $59,330 and $80,400.
- $55K10th
- $59K25th
- $72KMedian
- $80K75th
- $89K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $71,720 | $5,977 | $34.48 |
| Median | $71,620 | $5,968 | $34.43 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,330 | $4,944 | $28.52 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $80,400 | $6,700 | $38.65 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians pay in Portland vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Motorboat mechanics and service technicians in Portland earn 3% more than the Oregon average ($69,570) and 24% more than the U.S. average ($58,070). At the median the gap is +24% against the U.S. median of $57,550.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $71,720 | $71,620 | $54,980 | $88,610 | 90 |
| Oregon | $69,570 | $66,460 | $54,980 | $88,410 | 140 |
| 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 Portland
On the average salary of $71,720, a single filer in Portland takes home about $54,175 a year, or $4,515 a month and $2,084 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $59,285 | $4,940 |
| Working in OR | $54,175 | $4,515 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Portland a good place for motorboat mechanics and service technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Portland area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.4), so the average $71,720 buys what about $68,032 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($60,690). A typical home costs $552,022, or 7.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Seattle, WA$69,720
- Bremerton, WA$63,920
- Mount Vernon, WA$66,280
- Bellingham, WA$68,700
- Spokane, WA$55,430
- Redding, CA$46,440
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 Portland: questions
How much do motorboat mechanics and service technicians make an hour in Portland?
$34.48 an hour on average, and $34.43 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level motorboat mechanics and service technicians salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,980 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,330, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the motorboat mechanics and service technicians take-home pay in Portland?
About $54,175 a year ($4,515 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $71,720. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do motorboat mechanics and service technicians earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% 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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.1%.
- 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). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.49, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.49).
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