Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

Bright outlookJob zone 3: medium preparationO*NET 49-3051.00

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median pay per year, Texas (no San Antonio figure is published for this career)

$37k10th$53kMedian$88k90th

New workers start near $36,600; experienced workers reach $87,500. About 1,010 people do this job in Texas.

Job outlook

U.S. projection, 2024 to 2034.

Typical entry education: High school diploma or equivalent · Training: Long-term on-the-job training

No program is mapped to this career yet. Many careers start from a transfer pre-major or a related program.

The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.

Repair and adjust electrical and mechanical equipment of inboard or inboard-outboard boat engines.

Disassemble and inspect motors to locate defective parts, using mechanic's hand tools and gauges.
Mount motors to boats, and operate boats at various speeds on waterways to conduct operational tests.
Start motors and monitor performance for signs of malfunctioning, such as smoke, excessive vibration, or misfiring.
Document inspection and test results and work performed or to be performed.
Replace parts, such as gears, magneto points, piston rings, or spark plugs, and reassemble engines.
Idle motors and observe thermometers to determine the effectiveness of cooling systems.

Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.

Job zone 3, medium preparation: Training, an associate degree, or a few years of related experience.

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