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Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair · SOC 49-3051
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$57,550
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
2,700
Proj. Annual Openings
23,220
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure0.7%
Top Skills
1.Repairing
2.Equipment Maintenance
3.Troubleshooting
4.Operation and Control
5.Operations Monitoring
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Repair and adjust electrical and mechanical equipment of inboard or inboard-outboard boat engines.
Common titles: Boat Mechanic, Boat Motor Mechanic, Boat Rigger, Marine Mechanic, Marine Propulsion Technician, Marine Technician
Representative Tasks
- •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.
- •Mount motors to boats, and operate boats at various speeds on waterways to conduct operational tests.
- •Repair engine mechanical equipment, such as power tilts, bilge pumps, or power take-offs.
- •Perform routine engine maintenance on motorboats, such as changing oil and filters.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Observe equipment in operation to detect potential problems.
- •Document test results.
- •Position equipment using hand tools, power tools, or heavy equipment.
- •Repair defective engines or engine components.
- •Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
Tools & Technologies
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Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
1.9%
Avg AI Exposure
3
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Outlook | Average | 24% Bright |
| Median Salary | $57,550 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |