Motorboat Operators Salary in Illinois
Motorboat Operators in Illinois earn a median of $68,380 a year, +44% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $68,380
- vs. U.S. median
- +44% ($47,520)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 13
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,640; the top 10% earn over $94,140. Nationally the range is $34,510 to $84,530.
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Motorboat Operators pay in Illinois
How much do motorboat operators make in Illinois?
The median is $68,380 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,640 and the top 10% earn over $94,140. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for motorboat operators?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 13 (+44% vs. the national median of $47,520). Living costs are not included.