Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians in Georgia

Get the information you need to know about working as a Motorboat Mechanic or Service Technician.

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

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

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

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

How Many Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians Work in Georgia?

There were approximately 700 workers employed as Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians in this state in 2018.

There were 730 Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians employed in this state in 2017.

That’s a decline of 30 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

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

Job Projections for Georgia

Jobs for Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians in this state are growing at a rate of 7.9% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of -0.4%.

Georgia Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates 40 annual job openings, and a total of 410 jobs for Georgia Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians in 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 Georgia?

In 2018 wages for Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians ranged from $21,010 to $58,740 with $29,780 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $10.1 to $28.24. The median hourly rate was $14.32.

Workers in this field were paid a median of $14.04 an hour in 2017.

The hourly rate grew by $0.28.

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

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Top Georgia 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
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	80	$33,710
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC	40	$52,890

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 Georgia

Discover similar careers:

Occupation	Georgia Employment Total
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics	910
Motorcycle Mechanics	370

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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