Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians pay range in Flint
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,900 a year or less, while the top 10% make $61,730 or more. The middle half of motorboat mechanics and service technicians in Flint earn between $36,800 and $57,170.
- $34K10th
- $37K25th
- $42KMedian
- $57K75th
- $62K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,160 | $3,763 | $21.71 |
| Median | $42,080 | $3,507 | $20.23 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,800 | $3,067 | $17.69 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $57,170 | $4,764 | $27.49 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians pay in Flint vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Motorboat mechanics and service technicians in Flint earn 8% less than the Michigan average ($48,920) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($58,070). At the median the gap is -27% against the U.S. median of $57,550.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flint | $45,160 | $42,080 | $33,900 | $61,730 | 30 |
| Michigan | $48,920 | $47,900 | $27,840 | $64,020 | 1,480 |
| 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 Flint
On the average salary of $45,160, a single filer in Flint takes home about $36,400 a year, or $3,033 a month and $1,400 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Flint's local income tax (1%).
Is Flint a good place for motorboat mechanics and service technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Flint area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.0), so the average $45,160 buys what about $48,541 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Flint ($45,880). A typical home costs $197,858, or 4.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in other Michigan cities
Flint ranks 6th of 6 Michigan metro areas for this job; Kalamazoo pays the most ($56,980).
- Kalamazoo$56,980
- Traverse City$49,410
- Detroit$49,260
- Muskegon$48,060
- Grand Rapids$47,650
- Flint$45,160
All Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians salaries in Michigan
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 Flint: questions
How much do motorboat mechanics and service technicians make an hour in Flint?
$21.71 an hour on average, and $20.23 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level motorboat mechanics and service technicians salary in Flint?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,900 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,800, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the motorboat mechanics and service technicians take-home pay in Flint?
About $36,400 a year ($3,033 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,160. Includes Flint's local income tax (1%).
Do motorboat mechanics and service technicians earn more in Flint than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% less 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 Flint, MI (22420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Includes Flint's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.68, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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