SOC 49-3051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians — Miami
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians in Miami, FL is $59,490 per year, close to the national median of $57,550 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians in Miami, FL is $59,490 per year, close to the national median of $57,550 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $37,630 at the tenth percentile to more than $78,510 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,480 to $66,890.
Employment stands at 1,670, or 0.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Naples leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $59,110. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 324th of 678 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,630 | −34.6% |
| 25th | $47,480 | −17.5% |
| Median (50th) | $59,490 | +3.4% |
| 75th | $66,890 | +16.2% |
| 90th | $78,510 | +36.4% |
| Mean | $58,900 | +2.3% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naples | $59,110 | 80 | |
| 2 | North Port | $58,650 | 190 | |
| 3 | Port St. Lucie | $57,900 | 270 | |
| 4 | Palm Bay | $57,250 | 120 | |
| 5 | Jacksonville | $57,150 | 340 | |
| 6 | Pensacola | $56,780 | 80 | |
| 7 | Cape Coral | $54,580 | 240 | |
| 8 | Tampa | $54,470 | 610 | |
| 9 | Orlando | $53,040 | 250 | |
| 10 | Panama City | $52,000 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Miami run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $59,490 buys what $57,534 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 0.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,490as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$57,534US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,490 a year, 3.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,630 to $78,510 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,670 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Naples, at $59,110.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians in Miami, FL?
The median annual wage is $59,490, or $28.60 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $57,550, so pay in Miami, FL is 3.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Miami, FL earns more than $78,510 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,630 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Naples, at $59,110 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,670 jobs in this occupation in Miami, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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