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Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians in South Carolina

Considering working as a Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians in South Carolina? Below are the key facts. Repair and adjust electrical and mechanical equipment of inboard or inboard-outboard boat engines. Excludes “Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists” (49-3031).

What do Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians Make in South Carolina?

For motorboat mechanics and service technicians working in South Carolina, the median annual wage is $45,770 per year (or roughly $22.01/hour).Annual wages span from $30,800 at the 10th percentile to $63,490 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$30,800	$14.81
25th percentile	$38,240	$18.38
Median (50th)	$45,770	$22.01
75th percentile	$56,090	$26.96
90th percentile	$63,490	$30.53

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in South Carolina nationwide is 2.07, indicating that motorboat mechanics and service technicians are more concentrated here than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, motorboat mechanics and service technicians earn a median of $50,761 per year ($24.40/hour), lower than the South Carolina median.

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 318,768 motorboat mechanics and service technicians across the United States. In South Carolina alone, about 740 people work in this role. That’s more than the typical state, which employs around 310 motorboat mechanics and service technicians.

Top South Carolina Metros for Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

The metro areas below employ the most motorboat mechanics and service technicians in South Carolina.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Charleston-North Charleston, SC	230	$48,970
Columbia, SC	140	$43,910
Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC	80	$50,750
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC	60	$51,190

Top States for Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians Employment

View the states that employ the most motorboat mechanics and service technicians work.

State	Number Employed
Florida	5,440
Michigan	1,350
New York	1,300
California	1,260
Texas	1,080
Virginia	980
Washington	890
North Carolina	870
Wisconsin	760
Massachusetts	750
South Carolina	740
Connecticut	620
Maryland	560
Ohio	550
Minnesota	540
Georgia	490
Alabama	440
Rhode Island	400
Kentucky	380
New Jersey	350

Highest-Paying States for Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

These states pay the most for motorboat mechanics and service technicians.

State	Annual Median Salary
Alaska	$77,310
Hawaii	$77,270
Washington	$70,000
California	$65,030
Massachusetts	$64,310
Connecticut	$62,620
Nevada	$61,440
Maryland	$61,190
Virginia	$60,580
Vermont	$60,520

Skills

The most important motorboat mechanics and service technicians skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Core knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

The abilities that matter most for motorboat mechanics and service technicians, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians typically:

• Start motors and monitor performance for signs of malfunctioning, such as smoke, excessive vibration, or misfiring.
• Document inspection and test results and work performed or to be performed.
• Mount motors to boats, and operate boats at various speeds on waterways to conduct operational tests.
• Repair engine mechanical equipment, such as power tilts, bilge pumps, or power take-offs.
• Perform routine engine maintenance on motorboats, such as changing oil and filters.
• Replace parts, such as gears, magneto points, piston rings, or spark plugs, and reassemble engines.
• Idle motors and observe thermometers to determine the effectiveness of cooling systems.
• Inspect and repair or adjust propellers or propeller shafts.
• Adjust carburetor mixtures, electrical point settings, or timing while motors are running in water-filled test tanks.
• Set starter locks and align and repair steering or throttle controls, using gauges, screwdrivers, or wrenches.
• Disassemble and inspect motors to locate defective parts, using mechanic's hand tools and gauges.
• Adjust generators and replace faulty wiring, using hand tools and soldering irons.

Work Activities

• Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
• Handling and Moving Objects
• Getting Information
• Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Performing General Physical Activities
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
• Controlling Machines and Processes
• Analyzing Data or Information
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Facebook

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Programs that train for this career include:

• Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
• Mechanical Engineering

Related Careers

Careers similar to motorboat mechanics and service technicians include:

• Marine Engineers and Naval Architects
• Avionics Technicians
• Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
• Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
• Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
• Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

Also Known As

Boat Mechanic, Boat Motor Mechanic, Boat Outboard Engine Mechanic, Boat Rigger, Boat Tester, Certified Marine Mechanic, Experimental Outboard Motors Mechanic, Marine Diesel Mechanic, Marine Machinery Mechanic, Marine Mechanic, Marine Propulsion Technician, Marine Service Technician (Marine Service Tech), Marine Technician, Mechanic, Motorboat Mechanic.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 49-3051.00