Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians pay range in Tucson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,750 a year or less, while the top 10% make $68,880 or more. The middle half of motorboat mechanics and service technicians in Tucson earn between $55,570 and $68,880.
- $47K10th
- $56K25th
- $69KMedian
- $69K75th
- $69K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,550 | $5,212 | $30.07 |
| Median | $68,880 | $5,740 | $33.12 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $55,570 | $4,631 | $26.72 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $68,880 | $5,740 | $33.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians pay in Tucson vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Motorboat mechanics and service technicians in Tucson earn 9% more than the Arizona average ($57,310) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($58,070). At the median the gap is +20% against the U.S. median of $57,550.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson | $62,550 | $68,880 | $46,750 | $68,880 | 70 |
| Arizona | $57,310 | $59,390 | $40,210 | $74,120 | 430 |
| United States | $58,070 | $57,550 | $36,950 | $79,330 | 23,220 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians salary after taxes in Tucson
On the average salary of $62,550, a single filer in Tucson takes home about $51,269 a year, or $4,272 a month and $1,972 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Tucson a good place for motorboat mechanics and service technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tucson area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.9), so the average $62,550 buys what about $64,554 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Tucson ($47,760). A typical home costs $343,580, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in other Arizona cities
Tucson ranks 1st of 3 Arizona metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Tucson$62,550
- Phoenix$58,000
- Lake Havasu City$49,620
All Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians salaries in Arizona
Highest-paying cities for motorboat mechanics and service technicians
Virginia Beach, VA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($77,540).
- Virginia Beach, VA$77,540
- Honolulu, HI$75,520
- Washington, DC$74,610
- San Francisco, CA$74,080
- Barnstable, MA$73,500
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Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Tucson: questions
How much do motorboat mechanics and service technicians make an hour in Tucson?
$30.07 an hour on average, and $33.12 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level motorboat mechanics and service technicians salary in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,750 a year and the 25th percentile is $55,570, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the motorboat mechanics and service technicians take-home pay in Tucson?
About $51,269 a year ($4,272 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $62,550.
Do motorboat mechanics and service technicians earn more in Tucson than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% more than the U.S. average for this job ($58,070).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 49-3051; area Tucson, AZ (46060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.25, this job is 1.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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