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Also known as: Boat Mechanic, Boat Motor Mechanic, Boat Outboard Engine Mechanic, Boat Rigger
Your alarm blares before dawn, but the smell of salt air already beckons. You pull into Gulfport Marina as the sun just begins to warm the docks. First, you check the repair board in the shop office, noting today's jobs: a Boston Whaler with a trim-tilt issue and a Bayliner needing its 100-hour service. You grab your toolbox, scanning the sky for any rain clouds, and pull on your work gloves. Another busy day by the water is about to begin.
Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.
O*NET flags this career as a Bright Outlook occupation: grows rapidly over the next decade.
+4.9%
US average: +3.5%
2,600
per year (US)
25,000
in 2025 → 26,200 (2035)
High school diploma or equivalent
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.
Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)
The outlook for motorboat mechanics is stable, with about 2,600 job openings projected each year through 2035. This field shows a bright outlook with steady growth of around 4.9%. The median annual wage is about $57,550. With experience, you can advance to senior roles or manage service departments.
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$57,550
Median annual wage, BLS 2025
Bachelor's Degree
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