Motorboat Operators Salary in Jacksonville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jacksonville, FL

Median annual salary $43,890 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.10
10th percentile $36,570
90th percentile $75,500
Employed locally 30
National median $51,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,570
    25th
    $37,200
    50th (median)
    $43,890
    75th
    $63,040
    90th
    $75,500

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,013 2023 • Census ACS
    Motorboat Operators salary vs area income 57% Median Motorboat Operators salary is 43% 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
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $46,800
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $46,110
    Florida $43,890
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $37,510

    Related occupations in Jacksonville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,220
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,870
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$55,300
    Light Truck Drivers$39,550
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$50,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Motorboat Operators make per hour in Jacksonville?

    The median hourly wage for Motorboat Operators in Jacksonville, FL is $21.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.30 or more per hour.

    Is Jacksonville above or below average for Motorboat Operators salaries?

    The median Motorboat Operators salary in Jacksonville, FL is 15.4% 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Motorboat Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,570 per year in Jacksonville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,200.