Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians pay range in Watertown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,180 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,900 or more. The middle half of motorboat mechanics and service technicians in Watertown earn between $48,550 and $56,180.
- $47K10th
- $49K25th
- $49KMedian
- $56K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $53,080 | $4,423 | $25.52 |
| Median | $49,200 | $4,100 | $23.65 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,550 | $4,046 | $23.34 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $56,180 | $4,682 | $27.01 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians pay in Watertown vs. New York and the U.S.
Motorboat mechanics and service technicians in Watertown earn 15% less than the New York average ($62,720) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($58,070). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $57,550.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown | $53,080 | $49,200 | $47,180 | $62,900 | 80 |
| New York | $62,720 | $58,940 | $48,940 | $83,260 | 1,470 |
| 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 Watertown
On the average salary of $53,080, a single filer in Watertown takes home about $42,515 a year, or $3,543 a month and $1,635 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Watertown a good place for motorboat mechanics and service technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Watertown area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.7), so the average $53,080 buys what about $60,531 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Watertown ($47,600). A typical home costs $230,401, or 4.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in other New York cities
Watertown ranks 4th of 4 New York metro areas for this job; New York pays the most ($67,890).
- New York$67,890
- Syracuse$58,950
- Glens Falls$56,240
- Watertown$53,080
All Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians salaries in New York
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 Watertown: questions
How much do motorboat mechanics and service technicians make an hour in Watertown?
$25.52 an hour on average, and $23.65 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level motorboat mechanics and service technicians salary in Watertown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,180 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,550, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the motorboat mechanics and service technicians take-home pay in Watertown?
About $42,515 a year ($3,543 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $53,080. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do motorboat mechanics and service technicians earn more in Watertown than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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 Watertown-Fort Drum, NY (48060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 13.76, this job is 13.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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