Motorboat Operators Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $59,050 +13.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.39
10th percentile $35,340
90th percentile $81,000
Employed locally 190
National median $51,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,340
    25th
    $44,640
    50th (median)
    $59,050
    75th
    $75,850
    90th
    $81,000

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Motorboat Operators salary vs area income 61% Median Motorboat Operators salary is 39% 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 New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,210
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,270
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $65,220
    Light Truck Drivers $46,870
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $42,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $67,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Motorboat Operators make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Motorboat Operators in New York, NY-NJ is $28.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.95 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Motorboat Operators salaries?

    The median Motorboat Operators salary in New York, NY-NJ is 13.8% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Motorboat Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,340 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,640.