Motorboat Operator Salary in Florida (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Motorboat Operators in Florida, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Florida Median
$46,620
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.41
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-2% vs US median
US median $47,520
State Rank
#7 of 13
170 employed here

How much does a Motorboat Operator make in Florida?

Motorboat Operators in Florida take home a median of $46,620 annually — roughly $22.41 an hour — which runs 2% below the national median of $47,520.

Within Florida, entry-level pay starts around $33,370 while the top 10% make $77,330 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $38,580 and $57,050 a year.

Motorboat Operator salary range in Florida

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$33,370$16.04
25th percentile (early career)$38,580$18.55
50th percentile (median)$46,620$22.41
75th percentile (experienced)$57,050$27.43
90th percentile (top earners)$77,330$37.18

How Florida compares

Florida ranks 7th out of 13 states and territories for Motorboat Operator pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Hawaii$76,250
2Illinois$68,380
3Washington$63,650
4New York$62,000
5Texas$50,270

Working as a Motorboat Operator in Florida

Nationally, about 2,000 people work as Motorboat Operators in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Florida pay ($46,620) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Motorboat Operator make in Florida?
The median Motorboat Operator salary in Florida is $46,620 per year, or about $22.41 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $33,370 at the entry level to $77,330 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Florida pay compare to the national average?
Florida pays Motorboat Operators about 2% less than the national median of $47,520. Florida ranks 7th out of 13 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Florida a good state for Motorboat Operators?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $46,620 a year. About 170 Motorboat Operators are employed in Florida. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Florida?
The highest-paying occupations in Florida include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($473,750), Anesthesiologist ($465,370), Surgeon, All Other ($429,990), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.