How Much Does a Marine Technician Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$57,550
Marine technicians in the U.S. earn a median of $57,550 a year, or $27.67 an hour. Half of marine technicians earn more than $57,550 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $79,330.
Pay percentiles for marine technicians
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17.76 | $36,950 |
| 25th | $22.48 | $46,750 |
| 50th (median) | $27.67 | $57,550 |
| 75th | $32.03 | $66,620 |
| 90th | $38.14 | $79,330 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians (SOC 49-3051). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for marine technicians
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $77,740 | $37.38 | +35% |
| Massachusetts | $74,160 | $35.66 | +29% |
| Alaska | $72,520 | $34.86 | +26% |
| Vermont | $72,350 | $34.78 | +26% |
| New Jersey | $71,880 | $34.56 | +25% |
| Oregon | $66,460 | $31.95 | +15% |
| Connecticut | $63,480 | $30.52 | +10% |
| Virginia | $63,450 | $30.51 | +10% |
| Washington | $63,020 | $30.30 | +10% |
| California | $62,330 | $29.97 | +8% |
| United States | $57,550 | $27.67 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many marine technicians are there?
BLS counts about 23,220 marine technicians employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians”. The most jobs are in Florida (4,810), Michigan (1,480) and New York (1,470).
The mean (average) annual wage is $58,070, higher than the median of $57,550.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $4,796
- Biweekly
- $2,213
- Weekly
- $1,107
- Daily (8 hours)
- $221
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do marine technicians make an hour?
The median hourly wage for marine technicians is $27.67. The middle 50% earn between $22.48 and $32.03 an hour.
Which state pays marine technicians the most?
Hawaii has the highest median wage for marine technicians at $77,740, +35% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for marine technicians?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of marine technicians earn less than $36,950 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.