• Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
  • Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
  • Annual Median Wage
    $ 46,100
    $27,820 range bar $64,640
    Annual NC Wage Range
    Growth Rate
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    Very Fast Growing
  • Small engine mechanics inspect, service, and repair motorized power equipment. Mechanics often specialize in one type of equipment, such as motorcycles, motorboats, or outdoor power equipment.

What do they typically do

  • Replace parts such as gears, magneto points, piston rings, or spark plugs, and reassemble engines
  • Take apart and inspect motors to find defective parts using mechanic's hand tools and gauges
  • Adjust carburetor mixtures, electrical point settings, or timing while motors are running in water-filled test tanks
  • Document inspection and test results and work performed or to be performed
  • Set starter locks and align and repair steering or throttle controls using gauges, screwdrivers, or wrenches
  • Start motors and watch for signs of malfunctioning, such as smoke, excessive vibration, or misfiring
  • Idle motors and observe thermometers to determine the effectiveness of cooling systems
  • Mount motors to boats and operate boats at various speeds on waterways to conduct operational tests

Number of Jobs

Average Annual
Job Growth +1.7%
Job Openings 156

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Education & Training

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    Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
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