Motorboat Operators pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,980 a year or less, while the top 10% make $55,620 or more. The middle half of motorboat operators in San Juan earn between $25,660 and $44,640.
- $22K10th
- $26K25th
- $27KMedian
- $45K75th
- $56K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $36,400 | $3,033 | $17.50 |
| Median | $26,630 | $2,219 | $12.80 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $25,660 | $2,138 | $12.34 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,640 | $3,720 | $21.46 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Motorboat Operators pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Motorboat operators in San Juan earn about the same as the Puerto Rico average ($36,080) and 35% less than the U.S. average ($56,270). At the median the gap is -44% against the U.S. median of $47,520.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $36,400 | $26,630 | $21,980 | $55,620 | 140 |
| Puerto Rico | $36,080 | $26,630 | $21,840 | $55,620 | 150 |
| United States | $56,270 | $47,520 | $34,510 | $84,530 | 2,480 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is San Juan a good place for motorboat operators? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 3.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Motorboat Operators salary in nearby metro areas
- Fort Myers, FL$50,960
- New York, NY$61,460
- Barnstable, MA$62,720
- Providence, RI$47,120
- New Orleans, LA$52,410
- Boston, MA$48,460
Highest-paying cities for motorboat operators
Kahului, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($84,060).
- Kahului, HI$84,060
- Honolulu, HI$72,740
- Barnstable, MA$62,720
- New York, NY$61,460
- Seattle, WA$58,230
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Motorboat Operators salary in San Juan: questions
How much do motorboat operators make an hour in San Juan?
$17.50 an hour on average, and $12.80 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level motorboat operators salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,980 a year and the 25th percentile is $25,660, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do motorboat operators earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 35% less than the U.S. average for this job ($56,270).
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; area San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 18.8%.
- 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: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 12.37, this job is 12.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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