Motorboat Operators Salary in Houston, TX

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

Median annual salary $63,090 +21.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.33
10th percentile $43,020
90th percentile $76,830
National median $51,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,020
    25th
    $61,230
    50th (median)
    $63,090
    75th
    $67,230
    90th
    $76,830

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Motorboat Operators salary vs area income 78% Median Motorboat Operators salary is 22% 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

    Nearby metros — Motorboat Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $61,630
    Corpus Christi, TX $59,990

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,200
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,600
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$55,500
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46,240
    Light Truck Drivers$43,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Motorboat Operators make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Motorboat Operators in Houston, TX is $30.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.06 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Motorboat Operators salaries?

    The median Motorboat Operators salary in Houston, TX is 21.6% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Motorboat Operators (10th percentile) earn around $43,020 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,230.