Motorboat Operator salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A motorboat operator earns a median of $47,520 a year ($22.85 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $56,270. About 2,480 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $47,520
- Gross pay
- $1,827.69
- Federal income tax
- −$135.48
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$113.32
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$26.50
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,552.40
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $47,520
- Federal
- $3,522
- FICA
- $3,635
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $40,362
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Motorboat Operators. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 53-5022). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motorboat operator make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $22.85; the average is $27.05.
What is the salary range for a motorboat operator?
The bottom 10% earn under $34,510 and the top 10% earn over $84,530 a year.
How much is $47,520 after taxes?
About $40,362 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $38,854 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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