Motorboat Operators Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $45,970 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.10
10th percentile $36,190
90th percentile $63,400
National median $51,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,190
    25th
    $45,330
    50th (median)
    $45,970
    75th
    $56,420
    90th
    $63,400

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Motorboat Operators salary vs area income 61% Median Motorboat Operators salary is 39% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Motorboat Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $87,900
    North Carolina $81,220
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $75,820
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $67,270
    Illinois $67,170
    Hawaii $64,670

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,380
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,790
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,830
    Light Truck Drivers $41,530
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Motorboat Operators make per hour in Detroit?

    The median hourly wage for Motorboat Operators in Detroit, MI is $22.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.48 or more per hour.

    Is Detroit above or below average for Motorboat Operators salaries?

    The median Motorboat Operators salary in Detroit, MI is 11.4% below the national median of $51,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Motorboat Operators in Detroit?

    Entry-level Motorboat Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,190 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,330.