Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,520 a year or less, while the top 10% make $80,520 or more. The middle half of motorboat mechanics and service technicians in Philadelphia earn between $50,000 and $69,420.
- $41K10th
- $50K25th
- $59KMedian
- $69K75th
- $81K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $61,050 | $5,088 | $29.35 |
| Median | $58,800 | $4,900 | $28.27 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,000 | $4,167 | $24.04 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $69,420 | $5,785 | $33.38 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Motorboat mechanics and service technicians in Philadelphia earn 7% more than the Pennsylvania average ($57,230) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($58,070). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $57,550.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $61,050 | $58,800 | $40,520 | $80,520 | 190 |
| Pennsylvania | $57,230 | $51,520 | $38,370 | $78,960 | 400 |
| 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 Philadelphia
On the average salary of $61,050, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $49,359 a year, or $4,113 a month and $1,898 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $49,408 | $4,117 |
| Working in PA | $49,359 | $4,113 |
| Working in MD | $48,545 | $4,045 |
| Working in DE | $48,412 | $4,034 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Philadelphia a good place for motorboat mechanics and service technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $61,050 buys what about $59,530 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 6.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Philadelphia ranks 1st of 2 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Philadelphia$61,050
- Pittsburgh$58,290
All Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians salaries in Pennsylvania
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 Philadelphia: questions
How much do motorboat mechanics and service technicians make an hour in Philadelphia?
$29.35 an hour on average, and $28.27 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level motorboat mechanics and service technicians salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,520 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,000, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the motorboat mechanics and service technicians take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $49,359 a year ($4,113 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $61,050. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do motorboat mechanics and service technicians earn more in Philadelphia than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.0%.
- 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). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.43, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.43).
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