Top 15 cities for motorboat operators by average salary
| Kahului, HI | $84,060 |
|---|---|
| Honolulu, HI | $72,740 |
| Barnstable, MA | $62,720 |
| New York, NY | $61,460 |
| Seattle, WA | $58,230 |
| Beaumont, TX | $57,110 |
| Houston, TX | $56,400 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $52,990 |
| New Orleans, LA | $52,410 |
| Fort Myers, FL | $50,960 |
| Detroit, MI | $50,340 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $49,790 |
| Boston, MA | $48,460 |
| Providence, RI | $47,120 |
| Nashville, TN | $45,510 |
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Motorboat Operators salary by state
Hawaii pays motorboat operators the most statewide, $73,980 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $73,980 | $76,250 | 330 | 2 | $84,060 | $72,740 |
| Illinois | $70,700 | $68,380 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Washington | $67,020 | $63,650 | 80 | 1 | $58,230 | $58,230 |
| New York | $63,030 | $62,000 | n/a | 1 | $61,460 | $61,460 |
| New Jersey | $59,580 | $44,150 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Texas | $53,870 | $50,270 | 270 | 3 | $57,110 | $49,790 |
| California | $53,260 | $34,570 | 190 | 1 | $52,990 | $52,990 |
| Massachusetts | $51,740 | $45,160 | n/a | 2 | $62,720 | $48,460 |
| Michigan | $50,360 | $46,760 | n/a | 1 | $50,340 | $50,340 |
| Florida | $50,090 | $46,620 | 170 | 1 | $50,960 | $50,960 |
| Louisiana | $49,740 | $45,800 | 160 | 1 | $52,410 | $52,410 |
| Rhode Island | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $47,120 | $47,120 |
| Tennessee | $45,610 | $42,360 | 60 | 1 | $45,510 | $45,510 |
| Connecticut | $43,690 | $45,970 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Puerto Rico | $36,080 | $26,630 | 150 | 1 | $36,400 | $36,400 |
Motorboat Operators salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului, HI | $84,060 | $83,390 | $40.42 | 70 |
| Honolulu, HI | $72,740 | $81,440 | $34.97 | 140 |
| Barnstable, MA | $62,720 | $45,160 | $30.15 | 60 |
| New York, NY | $61,460 | $62,000 | $29.55 | n/a |
| Seattle, WA | $58,230 | $59,970 | $28.00 | 50 |
| Beaumont, TX | $57,110 | $60,920 | $27.46 | 50 |
| Houston, TX | $56,400 | $50,270 | $27.12 | n/a |
| Los Angeles, CA | $52,990 | $34,510 | $25.48 | 80 |
| New Orleans, LA | $52,410 | $49,230 | $25.20 | 70 |
| Fort Myers, FL | $50,960 | $47,260 | $24.50 | n/a |
| Detroit, MI | $50,340 | $45,970 | $24.20 | n/a |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $49,790 | $43,230 | $23.94 | 50 |
| Boston, MA | $48,460 | $45,760 | $23.30 | n/a |
| Providence, RI | $47,120 | $45,760 | $22.65 | n/a |
| Nashville, TN | $45,510 | $42,360 | $21.88 | 40 |
| San Juan, PR | $36,400 | $26,630 | $17.50 | 140 |
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Motorboat Operators salary: questions
Where do motorboat operators make the most money?
In Kahului, HI, with an average of $84,060 a year, among the 16 metro areas we cover.
What is the average motorboat operators salary in the U.S.?
$56,270 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $47,520, so half of motorboat operators earn more than that and half less.
What salary should motorboat operators ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of motorboat operators nationwide earn between $42,760 (25th percentile) and $69,010 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays motorboat operators the most?
Hawaii, with a statewide average of $73,980 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is motorboat operators pay the lowest?
San Juan, PR, at $36,400 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
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 53-5022.
- 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.
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