Motorboat Operator Salary
Motorboat Operators earn a median $47,520 a year nationally. Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
U.S. median
$47,520
$22.85 per hour
Range
$34,510 – $84,530
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
2,480
across the U.S.
Motorboat Operator take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$40,362
per year · effective tax rate 15.1%
$3,364Monthly
$1,682Twice a month
$1,552Every 2 weeks
$19.40Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,522
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,946
- Medicare (1.45%)$689
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$40,362
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $34,510 | $16.59 | $29,909 |
| 25th percentile | $42,760 | $20.56 | $36,538 |
| Median (50th) | $47,520 | $22.85 | $40,362 |
| 75th percentile | $69,010 | $33.18 | $57,379 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $84,530 | $40.64 | $68,297 |
Motorboat Operator salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $76,250 | $58,207 | $60,000 – $84,410 | 330 |
| Illinois | $68,380 | $53,695 | $45,640 – $94,140 | 40 |
| Washington | $63,650 | $53,323 | $42,760 – $86,740 | 80 |
| New York | $62,000 | $49,246 | $50,840 – $80,660 | — |
| Texas | $50,270 | $42,572 | $42,910 – $71,760 | 270 |
| Michigan | $46,760 | $38,015 | $36,190 – $63,400 | — |
| Florida | $46,620 | $39,639 | $33,370 – $77,330 | 170 |
| Connecticut | $45,970 | $37,973 | $35,020 – $49,620 | — |
| Louisiana | $45,800 | $37,993 | $30,890 – $80,590 | 160 |
| Massachusetts | $45,160 | $36,428 | $40,070 – $86,310 | — |
| New Jersey | $44,150 | $36,763 | $37,130 – $104,110 | 40 |
| Tennessee | $42,360 | $36,216 | $29,590 – $58,520 | 60 |
| California | $34,570 | $29,135 | $34,320 – $92,490 | 190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motorboat operator make?
The national median salary for motorboat operators is $47,520 a year ($22.85 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,510 and the top 10% earn over $84,530. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays motorboat operators the most?
Hawaii has the highest median pay at $76,250.
How many motorboat operators are there in the U.S.?
About 2,480 people work as motorboat operators nationwide.