Motorboat Operators Salary in Hawaii / Kauai

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $67,270 +29.7% vs national
Median hourly $32.34
10th percentile $53,760
90th percentile $80,530
Employed locally 110
National median $51,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,760
    25th
    $63,220
    50th (median)
    $67,270
    75th
    $77,090
    90th
    $80,530

    Top-paying metros for Motorboat Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $87,900
    North Carolina $81,220
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $75,820
    Illinois $67,170
    Hawaii $64,670
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $63,090

    Related occupations in Hawaii / Kauai

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$40,110
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$45,670
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$60,150
    Light Truck Drivers$45,010
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$33,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$58,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Motorboat Operators make per hour in Hawaii / Kauai?

    The median hourly wage for Motorboat Operators in Hawaii / Kauai is $32.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.08 or more per hour.

    Is Hawaii / Kauai above or below average for Motorboat Operators salaries?

    The median Motorboat Operators salary in Hawaii / Kauai is 29.7% above 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 Hawaii / Kauai?

    Entry-level Motorboat Operators (10th percentile) earn around $53,760 per year in Hawaii / Kauai. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,220.