Motorboat Operators Salary in California
Motorboat Operators in California earn a median of $34,570 a year, −27% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $34,570
- vs. U.S. median
- −27% ($47,520)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 13
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,320; the top 10% earn over $92,490. Nationally the range is $34,510 to $84,530.
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Motorboat Operators pay in California
How much do motorboat operators make in California?
The median is $34,570 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,320 and the top 10% earn over $92,490. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for motorboat operators?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 13 (−27% vs. the national median of $47,520). Living costs are not included.