Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians in Michigan

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

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

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

• Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians in Michigan 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 Michigan?

There were approximately 1,150 workers employed as Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians in this state in 2018.

There were 1,140 Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians employed in this state in 2017.

That’s growth of 10 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

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

Job Projections for Michigan

Jobs for Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians in this state are declining at a rate of 2.7% which is a faster decline than the nationwide estimated projection of -0.4%.

Michigan Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates there will be 110 annual job openings, and 1,100 total jobs in 2026 for Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians in this state.

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

What do Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians Make in Michigan?

In 2018 wages for Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians ranged from $24,740 to $51,610 with $38,340 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $11.89 to $24.81. The median hourly rate was $18.44.

Workers in this field were paid a median of $17.54 an hour in 2017.

The hourly rate grew by $0.90.

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

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Top Michigan 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
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	290	$36,680

Top States for Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians Employment

View the list below to see 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 Michigan

You may also be interested in the following careers:

Occupation	Michigan Employment Total
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics	1,390
Motorcycle Mechanics	560

References

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