Motorboat Operators Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $42,360 -18.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.37
10th percentile $29,590
90th percentile $51,400
Employed locally 40
National median $51,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,590
    25th
    $36,350
    50th (median)
    $42,360
    75th
    $47,130
    90th
    $51,400

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Motorboat Operators salary vs area income 51% Median Motorboat Operators salary is 49% 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 Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,350
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,230
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,150
    Light Truck Drivers $44,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $64,080
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $42,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Motorboat Operators make per hour in Nashville?

    The median hourly wage for Motorboat Operators in Nashville, TN is $20.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.71 or more per hour.

    Is Nashville above or below average for Motorboat Operators salaries?

    The median Motorboat Operators salary in Nashville, TN is 18.4% 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Motorboat Operators (10th percentile) earn around $29,590 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,350.