Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians in Iowa

Is Iowa a good place for you to work as a Motorboat Mechanic or Service Technician?

While jobs for Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians in Iowa are decreasing, those who do work in these jobs get paid higher than average.

• Employment for Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians in Iowa is expected to decrease.

• Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians in Iowa 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 Iowa?

In 2018, there were 130 Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians working in the state.

There were 160 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 Iowa has fewer Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians than average.

Job Projections for Iowa

Jobs for Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians in this state are declining at a rate of 5.3% which is a faster decline than the nationwide estimated projection of -0.4%.

Iowa Annual Job Openings

The BLS is projecting 20 annual Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians job openings in Iowa, and 180 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 Iowa?

In 2018 wages for Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians ranged from $28,970 to $52,210 with $36,540 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $13.93 to $25.1. The median hourly rate was $17.57.

Workers in this field were paid a median of $16.65 an hour in 2017.

The hourly rate grew by $0.92.

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

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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 Iowa

Discover similar careers:

Occupation	Iowa Employment Total
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics	420
Motorcycle Mechanics	350

References

• Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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