Motorboat Operators Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $54,080 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.00
10th percentile $41,990
90th percentile $79,060
Employed locally 60
National median $51,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,990
    25th
    $41,990
    50th (median)
    $54,080
    75th
    $62,110
    90th
    $79,060

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Motorboat Operators salary vs area income 48% Median Motorboat Operators salary is 52% 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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $75,820
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $67,270
    Hawaii $64,670
    Washington $62,110
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,050
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $45,970

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$44,410
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$47,660
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$69,290
    Light Truck Drivers$48,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$72,170
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$52,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Motorboat Operators make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Motorboat Operators in Seattle, WA is $26.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.70 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Motorboat Operators salaries?

    The median Motorboat Operators salary in Seattle, WA is 4.2% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Motorboat Operators (10th percentile) earn around $41,990 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,990.