Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
Repair and adjust electrical and mechanical equipment of inboard or inboard-outboard boat engines.
About the profession
Repair and adjust electrical and mechanical equipment of inboard or inboard-outboard boat engines.
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Occupation on screen: Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics (O*NET 49-3053.00). The Department of Labor publishes one film per occupation family, and this is the film it lists for Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians (49-3051.00), which is how Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians is classified. Closed captions in English and Spanish. CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration)
Personality Fit
Based on the Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Realistic
Hands-on, practical, technical work
Investigative
Research, analysis, problem-solving
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Junior Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technician → Practitioner Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technician → Senior Practitioner Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technician → Lead Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technician
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
74K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $35,010 - $44,658/year With equity/bonuses: $38,511 - $53,590 Top markets (SF/NYC): $40,262 - $53,590 Execute core tasks using Repairing under…
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Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Perform routine engine maintenance on motorboats, such as changing oil and filters. 10am, Idle motors and observe thermometers to determine the effectiveness of cooling…
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $24,507 - $40,192 Year 2-3: Junior level $44,658 - $51,590 Year 4-6: Mid level $51,590 - $55,934 Year 7-10: Senior level $55,934 - $67,151 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technician genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Repairing and Equipment Maintenance You…
💰 Salary Range
BLS OEWS, May 2023Half of U.S. workers in this occupation earn more than this, half earn less.
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