SOC 53-5022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Motorboat Operators — Connecticut
Connecticut
The median wage for Motorboat Operators in Connecticut is $45,970 per year, close to the national median of $47,520 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Motorboat Operators in Connecticut is $45,970 per year, close to the national median of $47,520 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $37,000 and $48,920. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $35,020 and the ninetieth at $49,620.
Connecticut ranks number 8th out of 13 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 674 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 530th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,020 | −26.3% |
| 25th | $37,000 | −22.1% |
| Median (50th) | $45,970 | −3.3% |
| 75th | $48,920 | +2.9% |
| 90th | $49,620 | +4.4% |
| Mean | $43,690 | −8.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Connecticut run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $45,970 buys what $44,373 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 6.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$45,970as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,373US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,970 a year, 3.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,020 to $49,620 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 8th of 13 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Motorboat Operators in Connecticut?
The median annual wage is $45,970, or $22.10 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 $47,520, so pay in Connecticut is 3.3% lower. 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 Connecticut earns more than $49,620 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,020 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.
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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