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The average salary for a Motorboat Operator in U.S. is $44,410.

Annual Average Salary Information

Annual Average Salary: $44,410

$28,350$66,640

Hourly Pay Information

Hourly Average Salary: $21.35

$13.63$32.04

What does a Motorboat Operator earn?

On average, motorboat operators earn around $44,410 per year in the U.S. Motorboat operators provide a variety of services based on their clients' needs, such as transporting goods, taking passengers on sightseeing tours or providing pleasure cruises. Those who choose to specialize may provide water rescue, instruct in motorboat operations, or provide services waterway traffic control and police patrols.

How to earn more as a Motorboat Operator

To become a motorboat operator, you will need to complete a boating safety course and a licence to safely operate a motorboat. Additionally, you will need to gain chartership to be able to apply for a position, or even start your own business as a motorboat operator. For motorboat operators who want to gain more skill and experience, they can also look into taking a course to be an instructor. Alternatively, you could stay in a particular location and offer services such as fishing trips, whale and marine animal watching, or even sightseeing.