Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
Repair and adjust electrical and mechanical equipment of inboard or inboard-outboard boat engines.
- O*NET-SOC code
49-3051.00 - Preparation Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Wages
Median annual wage, U.S.$57,550
Employment, U.S.23,220
Median hourly wage$27.67
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $36,950 | $46,750 | $57,550 | $66,620 | $79,330 |
By state (49)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 420 | $45,250 | 1.33 |
| Alaska | 160 | $72,520 | 3.22 |
| Arizona | 430 | $59,390 | 0.89 |
| Arkansas | 200 | $45,860 | 1.01 |
| California | 1,230 | $62,330 | 0.45 |
| Colorado | 50 | $57,050 | 0.12 |
| Connecticut | 560 | $63,480 | 2.22 |
| Delaware | 130 | $60,230 | 1.78 |
| Florida | 4,810 | $55,680 | 3.24 |
| Georgia | 390 | $49,850 | 0.53 |
| Hawaii | 150 | $77,740 | 1.65 |
| Idaho | 100 | $47,740 | 0.82 |
| Illinois | 360 | $47,840 | 0.40 |
| Indiana | 450 | $51,200 | 0.94 |
| Iowa | 110 | $49,930 | 0.49 |
| Kansas | 90 | $47,720 | 0.44 |
| Kentucky | 360 | $50,920 | 1.21 |
| Louisiana | 240 | $53,080 | 0.83 |
| Maine | 340 | $60,510 | 3.56 |
| Maryland | 420 | $60,310 | 1.02 |
| Massachusetts | 890 | $74,160 | 1.64 |
| Michigan | 1,480 | $47,900 | 2.26 |
| Minnesota | 500 | $61,010 | 1.15 |
| Mississippi | 60 | $43,800 | 0.35 |
| Missouri | 330 | $43,580 | 0.75 |
| Montana | 60 | $52,160 | 0.73 |
| Nebraska | 80 | $45,400 | 0.50 |
| Nevada | $49,630 | ||
| New Hampshire | 180 | $56,160 | 1.77 |
| New Jersey | 250 | $71,880 | 0.39 |
| New Mexico | $36,510 | ||
| New York | 1,470 | $58,940 | 1.02 |
| North Carolina | 930 | $51,430 | 1.26 |
| North Dakota | 70 | $60,990 | 1.11 |
| Ohio | 400 | $52,450 | 0.48 |
| Oklahoma | 260 | $39,920 | 1.02 |
| Oregon | 140 | $66,460 | 0.47 |
| Pennsylvania | 400 | $51,520 | 0.44 |
| Rhode Island | 400 | $58,470 | 5.38 |
| South Carolina | 620 | $49,080 | 1.82 |
| South Dakota | 90 | $46,840 | 1.36 |
| Tennessee | 200 | $49,120 | 0.41 |
| Texas | 1,010 | $53,290 | 0.48 |
| Utah | 70 | $46,470 | 0.26 |
| Vermont | 50 | $72,350 | 1.21 |
| Virginia | $63,450 | ||
| Washington | 750 | $63,020 | 1.42 |
| West Virginia | 40 | $36,480 | 0.38 |
| Wisconsin | 690 | $56,920 | 1.58 |
Similar occupations
Similarity is our measure: the cosine of importance x level over all 120 O*NET skills, knowledge areas and abilities. It is not an O*NET finding. More.
Circles are the 20 most similar occupations, coloured by Job Zone. Lines join pairs where one is among the other's 10 most similar; darker lines are pairs O*NET also lists as related. Drag a circle to move it out of the way; select one to open it.
One skill away
Among the 50 occupations most similar to Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians, those at the same Job Zone or lower, where exactly one skill rated at least 3 in importance needs a level more than 0.75 points higher (on O*NET's 0-7 level scale). Our definition. Change the thresholds.
| Occupation | Skill to build | Level gap | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | Active Learning | 0.87 | 0.969 |
| Motorcycle Mechanics | Active Learning | 0.87 | 0.963 |
| Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers | Installation | 2.63 | 0.959 |
| Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians | Service Orientation | 0.88 | 0.957 |
| Medical Equipment Repairers | Reading Comprehension | 0.87 | 0.956 |
| Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers | Installation | 2.13 | 0.952 |
| Locksmiths and Safe Repairers | Installation | 1.75 | 0.947 |
| Bicycle Repairers | Service Orientation | 0.88 | 0.945 |
| Commercial Divers | Coordination | 0.87 | 0.944 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | Active Learning | 0.87 | 0.942 |
Software to learn next
Software used by at least 3 of the 20 occupations most similar to Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians, excluding software Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians already lists and any you named. Ranked by how many of them use it, weighted by how much more common it is among them than across all occupations (lift). Our ranking.
| Software | Similar jobs using it | Lift |
|---|---|---|
| Computerized maintenance management system CMMS | 6 of 20 | 9.2x |
| SAP software | 10 of 20 | 1.6x |
| Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software | 3 of 20 | 2.2x |
| Scheduling software | 3 of 20 | 2.0x |
| Structured query language SQL | 3 of 20 | 0.9x |
| Database software | 3 of 20 | 0.8x |
| Microsoft Outlook | 13 of 20 | 0.9x |
| Microsoft Windows | 4 of 20 | 0.8x |
| Web browser software | 8 of 20 | 0.9x |
| Microsoft Access | 3 of 20 | 0.4x |
Skills
From O*NET data. Importance is rated 1 to 5 and level 0 to 7.
| Skill | Type | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repairing | Transferable skill | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Equipment Maintenance | Transferable skill | 3.88 | 3.50 |
| Troubleshooting | Transferable skill | 3.75 | 3.75 |
| Operation and Control | Transferable skill | 3.62 | 3.38 |
| Operations Monitoring | Transferable skill | 3.50 | 3.38 |
| Critical Thinking | Essential skill | 3.38 | 3.12 |
| Active Listening | Essential skill | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Quality Control Analysis | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Complex Problem Solving | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 2.88 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 2.75 |
| Equipment Selection | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 2.62 |
| Speaking | Essential skill | 3.00 | 2.62 |
| Monitoring | Essential skill | 2.88 | 3.00 |
| Reading Comprehension | Essential skill | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Time Management | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.38 |
| Social Perceptiveness | Transferable skill | 2.62 | 2.62 |
| Service Orientation | Transferable skill | 2.62 | 2.12 |
| Writing | Essential skill | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| Coordination | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 2.25 |
| Active Learning | Essential skill | 2.38 | 2.25 |
| Systems Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.25 | 2.25 |
| Systems Evaluation | Transferable skill | 2.25 | 2.25 |
| Mathematics | Essential skill | 2.25 | 2.00 |
| Learning Strategies | Essential skill | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Science | Essential skill | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Persuasion | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.62 |
| Management of Material Resources | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.38 |
| Instructing | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 1.88 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 1.75 |
| Negotiation | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 1.50 |
| Technology Design | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 0.88 |
| Management of Financial Resources | Transferable skill | 1.75 | 0.75 |
| Installation | Transferable skill | 1.62 | 0.75 |
| Programming | Transferable skill | 1.62 | 0.62 |
| Operations Analysis | Transferable skill | 1.50 | 0.50 |
Knowledge (33) and abilities (52)
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical | 4.79 | 6.26 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.93 | 4.42 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.50 | 3.84 |
| English Language | 3.49 | 3.14 |
| Mathematics | 3.34 | 3.42 |
| Engineering and Technology | 3.26 | 3.80 |
| Transportation | 3.08 | 3.34 |
| Administration and Management | 3.06 | 3.05 |
| Physics | 3.03 | 3.44 |
| Education and Training | 2.94 | 3.33 |
| Administrative | 2.73 | 2.76 |
| Design | 2.72 | 3.16 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.59 | 2.36 |
| Chemistry | 2.52 | 2.97 |
| Building and Construction | 2.46 | 2.81 |
| Sales and Marketing | 2.43 | 2.32 |
| Law and Government | 2.40 | 2.04 |
| Production and Processing | 2.39 | 2.60 |
| Economics and Accounting | 2.17 | 1.45 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 2.05 | 1.70 |
| Psychology | 1.92 | 1.72 |
| Telecommunications | 1.92 | 1.56 |
| Communications and Media | 1.92 | 1.49 |
| Geography | 1.92 | 1.46 |
| Biology | 1.66 | 1.18 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 1.51 | 0.97 |
| Therapy and Counseling | 1.25 | not rated |
| Food Production | 1.19 | not rated |
| History and Archeology | 1.19 | not rated |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 1.19 | not rated |
| Philosophy and Theology | 1.18 | not rated |
| Fine Arts | 1.11 | not rated |
| Foreign Language | 1.11 | not rated |
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Problem Sensitivity | 3.88 | 3.38 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 3.75 | 3.50 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 3.75 | 3.25 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 3.75 | 3.00 |
| Manual Dexterity | 3.75 | 3.00 |
| Control Precision | 3.62 | 3.75 |
| Finger Dexterity | 3.62 | 3.50 |
| Near Vision | 3.50 | 3.38 |
| Oral Comprehension | 3.25 | 3.62 |
| Hearing Sensitivity | 3.25 | 3.50 |
| Multilimb Coordination | 3.25 | 3.50 |
| Information Ordering | 3.25 | 3.38 |
| Oral Expression | 3.25 | 3.38 |
| Extent Flexibility | 3.12 | 3.62 |
| Visualization | 3.12 | 3.38 |
| Trunk Strength | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Speech Recognition | 3.12 | 2.75 |
| Flexibility of Closure | 3.00 | 3.12 |
| Depth Perception | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Far Vision | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Selective Attention | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Category Flexibility | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Static Strength | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Auditory Attention | 2.88 | 3.12 |
| Perceptual Speed | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Speech Clarity | 2.88 | 2.62 |
| Reaction Time | 2.75 | 2.88 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | 2.75 | 2.88 |
| Written Comprehension | 2.75 | 2.88 |
| Written Expression | 2.75 | 2.38 |
| Stamina | 2.50 | 2.00 |
| Time Sharing | 2.38 | 2.50 |
| Response Orientation | 2.38 | 2.12 |
| Fluency of Ideas | 2.38 | 2.00 |
| Originality | 2.38 | 2.00 |
| Speed of Closure | 2.25 | 2.12 |
| Dynamic Strength | 2.25 | 2.00 |
| Rate Control | 2.25 | 1.88 |
| Sound Localization | 2.25 | 1.88 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Memorization | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Number Facility | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Wrist-Finger Speed | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Explosive Strength | 2.12 | 1.38 |
| Glare Sensitivity | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Gross Body Coordination | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Gross Body Equilibrium | 2.00 | 1.62 |
| Spatial Orientation | 2.00 | 1.38 |
| Peripheral Vision | 1.88 | 1.38 |
| Night Vision | 1.88 | 1.25 |
| Speed of Limb Movement | 1.75 | 1.38 |
| Dynamic Flexibility | 1.00 | not rated |
Software used
Examples from O*NET data. "Hot" and "in demand" are O*NET flags for technologies often listed in job postings.
- Facebook hot
- Microsoft Excel hot
- Microsoft Office software hot
- Microsoft PowerPoint hot
- Microsoft Word hot
- CDI Electronics M.E.D.S.
- Engine diagnostic scanners
- Inventory tracking software
- Outboard engine diagnostic software
- Rinda Technologies DIACOM Marine
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandusky, OH | 120 | 16.68 | $56,670 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | 180 | 12.84 | $75,420 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 270 | 10.40 | $57,900 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | 120 | 9.01 | $48,500 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | 120 | 6.35 | $47,890 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | 120 | 6.34 | $61,030 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | 240 | 5.23 | $54,580 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | 500 | 4.69 | $59,170 |
| Wilmington, NC | 130 | 4.67 | $58,240 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | 240 | 4.12 | $49,620 |