Salary Range
Below $25,000 to $75,000
Marine services technicians inspect, maintain, and repair marine vessels, from small boats to large yachts. They work on vessels' hulls, engines, transmissions, navigational equipment, and electrical, propulsion, and refrigeration systems. Depending on their specialty, they may also be known as motorboat mechanics, marine electronics technicians, or marine fiberglass technicians. Marine services technicians may work at boat dealerships, boat repair shops, boat engine manufacturers, or marinas. Naturally, jobs are concentrated near large bodies of water and coastal areas. There are approximately 22,280 motorboat mechanics and service technicians employed in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
High School DiplomaCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
About as Fast as the AverageHands On
Problem-Solving
Technical
Marine Services Technician
General Boatyard Laborer or Trainee