Motorboat Operators Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $34,510 -33.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.59
10th percentile $34,510
90th percentile $92,490
Employed locally 80
National median $51,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,510
    25th
    $34,510
    50th (median)
    $34,510
    75th
    $89,310
    90th
    $92,490

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Motorboat Operators salary vs area income 37% Median Motorboat Operators salary is 63% 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
    California $87,900
    North Carolina $81,220
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $46,110
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $46,000
    San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR $26,470

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,200
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,450
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,560
    Light Truck Drivers $44,330
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Motorboat Operators make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Motorboat Operators in Los Angeles, CA is $16.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.47 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Motorboat Operators salaries?

    The median Motorboat Operators salary in Los Angeles, CA is 33.5% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Motorboat Operators (10th percentile) earn around $34,510 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,510.