Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians in Arkansas

Considering a career as a Motorboat Mechanic or Service Technician in Arkansas?

You’re in luck! Jobs for Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians in Arkansas are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.

• Projected employment for Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians in Arkansas is growing faster than average.

• Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians in Arkansas earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

How Many Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians Work in Arkansas?

In Arkansas, there were 180 people working as Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians in the year 2018.

There were 140 Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians employed in this state in 2017.

That’s growth of 40 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

The typical state has 300 Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians working in it, which means Arkansas has fewer Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians than average.

Job Projections for Arkansas

Jobs for Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians in this state are growing at a rate of 10.0% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of -0.4%.

Arkansas Annual Job Openings

The BLS is projecting 20 annual Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians job openings in Arkansas, and 220 total jobs in the year 2026.

Nationwide, the prediction is 2,400 annual jobs and 23,300 total jobs in 2026.

What do Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians Make in Arkansas?

In 2018 wages for Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians ranged from $19,810 to $46,500 with $32,970 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $9.52 to $22.36. The median hourly rate was $15.85.

Workers in this field were paid a median of $15.81 an hour in 2017.

The hourly rate grew by $0.04.

The median salary in Arkansas is higher than the nationwide median salary.

Top Arkansas Metros for Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians.

Metro	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Hot Springs, AR	70	$35,030

Top States for Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians Employment

The table below shows the states where most Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians work.

State	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Florida	3,310	$42,620
California	1,570	$44,810
Texas	1,370	$42,750
New York	1,210	$39,330
Michigan	1,150	$38,340
Maryland	920	$45,000
Washington	780	$45,470
North Carolina	760	$34,120
Massachusetts	720	$48,490
Georgia	700	$29,780
Kentucky	620	$32,490
Wisconsin	610	$40,720
Virginia	540	$44,220
Alabama	520	$31,940
New Jersey	510	$47,860
Indiana	480	$33,400
Illinois	430	$34,650
Ohio	430	$37,070
Minnesota	420	$42,830
Connecticut	400	$49,870

Below are the states where Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians get paid the most:

State	Annual Median Salary
Hawaii	$66,580
North Dakota	$50,970
Connecticut	$49,870
Massachusetts	$48,490
New Jersey	$47,860
Utah	$47,030
Maine	$46,980
Washington	$45,470
Rhode Island	$45,200
Maryland	$45,000

Related Careers in AR

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Occupation	AR Employment Total

What Major Will Prepare You For a Motorboat Mechanic or Service Technician Career?

• Mechanic & Repair Technologies
• Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
• Small Engine Mechanics & Repair Technology/Technician
• Marine Maintenance/Fitter & Ship Repair Technology/Technician

References

• Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Airman 1st Class Nigel Sandridge under License

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