Motorboat Operators Salary by State
The national median pay for motorboat operators is $47,520 a year. By state, it ranges from $34,570 in California to $76,250 in Hawaii.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $34,510
- 25th percentile
- $42,760
- Median
- $47,520
- 75th percentile
- $69,010
- Top 10%
- $84,530
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 2,480 jobs.
Median pay in 13 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $76,250 | +60% | $60,000 | $84,410 | 330 |
| 2 | Illinois | $68,380 | +44% | $45,640 | $94,140 | 40 |
| 3 | Washington | $63,650 | +34% | $42,760 | $86,740 | 80 |
| 4 | New York | $62,000 | +30% | $50,840 | $80,660 | Not published |
| 5 | Texas | $50,270 | +6% | $42,910 | $71,760 | 270 |
| 6 | Michigan | $46,760 | −2% | $36,190 | $63,400 | Not published |
| 7 | Florida | $46,620 | −2% | $33,370 | $77,330 | 170 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $45,970 | −3% | $35,020 | $49,620 | Not published |
| 9 | Louisiana | $45,800 | −4% | $30,890 | $80,590 | 160 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $45,160 | −5% | $40,070 | $86,310 | Not published |
| 11 | New Jersey | $44,150 | −7% | $37,130 | $104,110 | 40 |
| 12 | Tennessee | $42,360 | −11% | $29,590 | $58,520 | 60 |
| 13 | California | $34,570 | −27% | $34,320 | $92,490 | 190 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Motorboat Operators salary questions
Which state pays motorboat operators the most?
Hawaii, with a median of $76,250 a year (+60% vs. the national median of $47,520). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays motorboat operators the least?
California, with a median of $34,570 a year (−27% vs. national).
Where do most motorboat operators work?
Hawaii has the most jobs, about 330, with a median of $76,250.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.