Motorboat Operators
Operate small motor-driven boats. May assist in navigational activities.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 80 | $42,130 | $20.26 | |
| California | 100 | $55,970 | $26.91 | |
| Connecticut | $32,660 | $15.70 | ||
| Delaware | $63,450 | $30.51 | ||
| Florida | 420 | $39,580 | $19.03 | |
| Hawaii | 340 | $49,070 | $23.59 | |
| Louisiana | 390 | $41,750 | $20.07 | |
| Maine | 60 | $37,670 | $18.11 | |
| Massachusetts | 140 | $46,630 | $22.42 | |
| New Jersey | $45,660 | $21.95 | ||
| New York | $50,740 | $24.39 | ||
| Oregon | 40 | $59,050 | $28.39 | |
| Texas | 330 | $41,880 | $20.14 | |
| Virginia | $36,360 | $17.48 | ||
| Washington | 130 | $57,590 | $27.69 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to serve as captains, executive officers, engineers and ranking mates on commercially licensed inland, coastal and ocean-going vessels. Includes instruction in maritime traditions and law, maritime policy, economics and management of commercial marine operations, basic naval architecture and engineering, shipboard power systems engineering, crew supervision, and administrative procedures.
California State University Maritime Academy
Vallejo, CA
Bachelor's Degree
Maine Maritime Academy
Castine, ME
Associate Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Buzzards Bay, MA
Bachelor's Degree
Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, MI
Bachelor's Degree
Any instructional program in water transportation not listed above.
University of Alaska Southeast
Juneau, AK
Certificate
Associate Degree
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA
Certificate
Associate Degree
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$44,410 per yearNational average salaryDecliningJob growth rate
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Postsecondary nondegree awardTypical education requirement
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Less than 5 yearsTypical experience requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as motorboat operators.
- Less than high school 10%
- High school graduate 33%
- College dropout 29%
- Associate’s degree 6%
- Bachelor’s degree 16%
- Master’s degree 5%
- Doctorate degree 1%
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