Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $55,710 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.79
10th percentile $35,980
90th percentile $88,750
Employed locally 340
National median $54,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,980
    25th
    $47,920
    50th (median)
    $55,710
    75th
    $74,260
    90th
    $88,750

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians salary vs area income 69% Median Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians salary is 31% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska $77,310
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $77,310
    Hawaii $77,270
    Urban Honolulu, HI $77,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $73,620
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $73,080

    Nearby metros — Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $55,960
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $55,030
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $54,560
    Corpus Christi, TX $48,880
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $41,010
    Sherman-Denison, TX $39,460

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,080
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $78,190
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $50,740
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $57,910
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians in Houston, TX is $26.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.26 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians salaries?

    The median Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Houston, TX is 1.4% above the national median of $54,950. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians in Houston?

    Entry-level Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,980 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,920.