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Marine Mechanic salary
Average marine mechanic salary
$40,580
How much does a marine mechanic make?
The average marine mechanic salary in the United States is $40,580. Marine mechanic salaries typically range between $27,000 and $59,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for marine mechanics is $19.51 per hour.
Marine mechanic salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Marine mechanics earn the highest average salary in Oregon.
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Where can a Marine Mechanic earn more?
Marine Mechanic salary estimates from across the web
Average marine mechanic salary by state
The average marine mechanic salary in Oregon, Pennsylvania, and New Mexico are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average marine mechanic salary states are North Carolina, North Dakota, and Montana.
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Highest paying states for marine mechanics
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama | $48,909 | $23.51 |
| 2 | Oregon | $57,632 | $27.71 |
| 3 | New Mexico | $50,256 | $24.16 |
| 4 | Wyoming | $46,587 | $22.40 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | $52,674 | $25.32 |
| 6 | Alaska | $42,128 | $20.25 |
| 7 | Georgia | $44,804 | $21.54 |
| 8 | Texas | $49,005 | $23.56 |
| 9 | Arkansas | $44,061 | $21.18 |
| 10 | Nevada | $40,938 | $19.68 |
| 11 | Oklahoma | $44,388 | $21.34 |
| 12 | Tennessee | $43,988 | $21.15 |
| 13 | Iowa | $36,349 | $17.48 |
| 14 | Michigan | $43,939 | $21.12 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $45,259 | $21.76 |
| 16 | Florida | $37,699 | $18.12 |
| 17 | New Jersey | $42,032 | $20.21 |
| 18 | New York | $41,910 | $20.15 |
| 19 | Mississippi | $35,177 | $16.91 |
| 20 | Louisiana | $35,105 | $16.88 |
| 21 | Utah | $36,726 | $17.66 |
| 22 | California | $44,576 | $21.43 |
| 23 | Arizona | $37,415 | $17.99 |
| 24 | South Carolina | $34,509 | $16.59 |
| 25 | Ohio | $34,535 | $16.60 |
| 26 | Kentucky | $33,801 | $16.25 |
| 27 | Kansas | $36,580 | $17.59 |
| 28 | Idaho | $33,337 | $16.03 |
| 29 | Delaware | $36,078 | $17.35 |
| 30 | Illinois | $36,972 | $17.77 |
| 31 | Washington | $35,192 | $16.92 |
| 32 | West Virginia | $35,298 | $16.97 |
| 33 | Hawaii | $39,094 | $18.80 |
| 34 | New Hampshire | $35,132 | $16.89 |
| 35 | North Dakota | $31,523 | $15.16 |
| 36 | Rhode Island | $35,908 | $17.26 |
| 37 | Maine | $32,549 | $15.65 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $32,169 | $15.47 |
| 39 | Vermont | $34,151 | $16.42 |
| 40 | Connecticut | $35,613 | $17.12 |
| 41 | Montana | $31,253 | $15.03 |
| 42 | Maryland | $35,711 | $17.17 |
| 43 | Massachusetts | $35,713 | $17.17 |
| 44 | Indiana | $30,421 | $14.63 |
| 45 | North Carolina | $31,583 | $15.18 |
| 46 | Colorado | $33,687 | $16.20 |
| 47 | Missouri | $32,833 | $15.79 |
| 48 | District of Columbia | $35,636 | $17.13 |
| 49 | Wisconsin | $29,496 | $14.18 |
| 50 | Virginia | $33,359 | $16.04 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $30,142 | $14.49 |
Highest paying cities for marine mechanics
The highest-paying cities for marine mechanics are Portland, OR, Philadelphia, PA, and Galveston, TX.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland, OR | $57,289 | $27.54 |
| 2 | Philadelphia, PA | $53,371 | $25.66 |
| 3 | Galveston, TX | $49,513 | $23.80 |
| 4 | San Francisco, CA | $45,819 | $22.03 |
| 5 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $39,088 | $18.79 |
| 6 | Riviera Beach, FL | $37,975 | $18.26 |
| 7 | Bremerton, WA | $35,805 | $17.21 |
| 8 | Boston, MA | $35,756 | $17.19 |
| 9 | Charleston, SC | $34,783 | $16.72 |
| 10 | Virginia Beach, VA | $33,680 | $16.19 |
| 11 | Fremont, NE | $32,122 | $15.44 |
Marine Mechanic salary details
A marine mechanic's salary ranges from $27,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $59,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a marine mechanic's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $59,000 | $4,917 | $28 |
| 75th Percentile | $49,000 | $4,083 | $24 |
| Average | $40,580 | $3,382 | $20 |
| 25th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
| 10th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
Highest paying marine mechanic jobs
The highest paying types of marine mechanics are boat engine mechanic, lead mechanic, and motorcycle service technician.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanic Helper | $31,892 | $2,658 | $15.33 | 48,546 |
| Shop Mechanic | $47,377 | $3,948 | $22.78 | 100,379 |
| Automotive Mechanic | $42,864 | $3,572 | $20.61 | 95,703 |
| Equipment Mechanic | $45,435 | $3,786 | $21.84 | 50,409 |
| Truck Mechanic | $50,169 | $4,181 | $24.12 | 80,942 |
| Mechanic | $47,149 | $3,929 | $22.67 | 100,534 |
Top companies hiring marine mechanics now:
Which companies pay marine mechanics the most?
Marine mechanic salaries at Michels and UC Santa Barbara are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average marine mechanic salary at companies like United States Army Corps of Engineers and Tradesmen International are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michels | $48,514 | $23.32 |
| 2 | UC Santa Barbara | $47,309 | $22.74 |
| 3 | United States Army Corps of Engineers | $42,385 | $20.38 |
| 4 | Tradesmen International | $42,100 | $20.24 |
| 5 | Goodwin Recruiting | $41,924 | $20.16 |
| 6 | Huntington Ingalls Industries | $41,834 | $20.11 |
| 7 | American Commercial Lines | $41,817 | $20.10 |
| 8 | U.s. Coast Guard | $41,806 | $20.10 |
| 9 | My Florida Regional Mls | $40,919 | $19.67 |
| 10 | Foss Maritime | $40,913 | $19.67 |
| 11 | The Hiller Companies | $40,659 | $19.55 |
| 12 | Mattson | $40,566 | $19.50 |
| 13 | Brunswick | $40,321 | $19.39 |
| 14 | Orange County | $39,765 | $19.12 |
| 15 | Foss & Co | $38,861 | $18.68 |
| 16 | Aerotek | $37,175 | $17.87 |
| 17 | NC.gov | $36,320 | $17.46 |
| 18 | NC Department of Insurance | $36,089 | $17.35 |
| 19 | Aramark | $34,938 | $16.80 |
| 20 | Florida Department of Transportation | $34,201 | $16.44 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Marine Mechanic salary by industry
The average marine mechanic salary varies across industries:
- The average marine mechanic salary in the manufacturing industry is $43,459, the highest of any industry.
- The average marine mechanic salary in the finance industry is $42,116.
- Marine mechanics in the retail industry earn an average salary of $34,729, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for marine mechanics
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manufacturing | $43,459 | $20.89 |
| 2 | Professional | $42,116 | $20.25 |
| 3 | Transportation | $41,111 | $19.76 |
| 4 | Government | $38,741 | $18.63 |
| 5 | Hospitality | $37,098 | $17.84 |
| 6 | Retail | $34,729 | $16.70 |
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Marine Mechanic salary trends
The average marine mechanic salary has risen by $7,307 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average marine mechanic earned $33,273 annually, but today, they earn $40,580 a year. That works out to a 12% change in pay for marine mechanics over the last decade.
Compare marine mechanic salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average marine mechanic salary over time
Compare marine mechanic salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Marine Mechanic salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,600 | $19.51 | +4.6% |
| 2024 | $38,700 | $18.61 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | $37,600 | $18.10 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | $36,500 | $17.55 | +0.5% |
| 2021 | $36,300 | $17.46 | +1.3% |
Recently added marine mechanic salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington Ingalls Industries | Marine Mechanic | San Diego, CA | 12/17/2024 | $46,046 |
| Reynolds Enterprises, Inc. | Reynolds' Boats-Marine Mechanic | Lyme, CT | 12/16/2024 | $50,088 |
| Department of Defense | Marine Machinery Mechanic | Memphis, TN | 12/14/2024 | $60,815 |
| Us Department of Transportation | Marine Machinery Mechanic (Open To Both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees) | Beaumont, TX | 12/13/2024 | $69,497 |
| Nc Department of Transportation | Marine Mechanic | Boone, NC | 12/12/2024 | $36,682 |
| Reynolds' Subaru | Reynolds' Boats-Marine Mechanic | Old Lyme, CT | 12/09/2024 | $50,088 |
| Antelope Point Holdings | Marine Mechanic | Page, AZ | 12/05/2024 | $35,479 |
| Uc San Diego | Senior Marine Mechanician-Tp133041 | Union, NJ | 12/04/2024 | $72,064 |
| Axios Professional Recruitment | Marine Mechanical Technician | Charlevoix, MI | 11/27/2024 | $52,175 |
| Blue Ocean Mariculture LLC | Marine Mechanic | Hawaii | 10/21/2024 | $62,610 |
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