Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians in South Dakota

Want to work in South Dakota as a Motorboat Mechanic or Service Technician? Read this first!

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

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

• Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians in South Dakota 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 South Dakota?

In South Dakota, there were 70 people working as Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians in the year 2018.

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

Job Projections for South Dakota

Jobs for Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians in this state are growing at a rate of 12.5% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of -0.4%.

South Dakota Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates there will be 10 annual job openings, and 90 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 South Dakota?

In 2018 wages for Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians ranged from $26,000 to $53,210 with $38,830 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $12.5 to $25.58. The median hourly rate was $18.67.

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $18.06 an hour.

The hourly rate grew by $0.61.

The median salary in South Dakota 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 South Dakota

Discover similar careers:

Occupation	South Dakota Employment Total
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics	270
Motorcycle Mechanics	140

References

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