Motorboat Operators pay range in Detroit
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,190 a year or less, while the top 10% make $63,400 or more. The middle half of motorboat operators in Detroit earn between $45,330 and $56,420.
- $36K10th
- $45K25th
- $46KMedian
- $56K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $50,340 | $4,195 | $24.20 |
| Median | $45,970 | $3,831 | $22.10 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,330 | $3,778 | $21.79 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $56,420 | $4,702 | $27.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Motorboat Operators pay in Detroit vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Motorboat operators in Detroit earn about the same as the Michigan average ($50,360) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($56,270). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $47,520.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | $50,340 | $45,970 | $36,190 | $63,400 | n/a |
| Michigan | $50,360 | $46,760 | $36,190 | $63,400 | n/a |
| United States | $56,270 | $47,520 | $34,510 | $84,530 | 2,480 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Motorboat Operators salary after taxes in Detroit
On the average salary of $50,340, a single filer in Detroit takes home about $39,666 a year, or $3,306 a month and $1,526 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Is Detroit a good place for motorboat operators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Detroit area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.3), so the average $50,340 buys what about $50,190 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Detroit ($52,080). A typical home costs $269,080, or 5.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Motorboat Operators salary in nearby metro areas
- Nashville, TN$45,510
- New York, NY$61,460
- Providence, RI$47,120
- Boston, MA$48,460
- Barnstable, MA$62,720
- New Orleans, LA$52,410
Highest-paying cities for motorboat operators
Kahului, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($84,060).
- Kahului, HI$84,060
- Honolulu, HI$72,740
- Barnstable, MA$62,720
- New York, NY$61,460
- Seattle, WA$58,230
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Motorboat Operators salary in Detroit: questions
How much do motorboat operators make an hour in Detroit?
$24.20 an hour on average, and $22.10 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level motorboat operators salary in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,190 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,330, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the motorboat operators take-home pay in Detroit?
About $39,666 a year ($3,306 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $50,340. Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Do motorboat operators earn more in Detroit than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($56,270).
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 53-5022; area Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (19820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 15.9%.
- 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 Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
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