Boat Driver Salary in the United States

How much does a Boat Driver make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Boat Driver in the United States is $43,246 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

However, a Boat Driver's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $51,363
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,638 to $47,495
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,443
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Boat Driver Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $47,495 $3,958 $913 $23
Average $43,246 $3,604 $832 $21
25th Percentile $38,638 $3,220 $743 $19
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Key Factors That Influence Boat Driver Salaries

A Boat Driver's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Boat Driver Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Boat Driver's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $42,158
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $42,286
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $43,905
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $45,801
  • Expert (over 8 years): $45,937
Levels Salary
Entry Level Boat Driver$42,158
Intermediate Level Boat Driver$42,286
Senior Level Boat Driver$43,905
Specialist Level Boat Driver$45,801
Expert Level Boat Driver$45,937
$42,158 0 yr
$42,286 < 2 yrs
$43,905 2-4 yrs
$45,801 5-8 yrs
$45,937 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Boat Drivers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $54,546
  • San Francisco: $54,010
  • Oakland: $52,812

What Skills Can Increase a Boat Driver's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Problem Solving (Mentioned in 3.59% Job Postings): Analyzing and identifying the root cause of problems and applying critical thinking skills to solve problems.
  • Bill of Materials (Mentioned in 2.69% Job Postings): Applying tools, methods, and practices in creating a list of raw materials, components, and instructions required to create a product.
  • Equipment Operation (Mentioned in 1.79% Job Postings): This is skilled and unskilled work in the operation of mechanical tools and light to heavy equipment used in maintenance and construction or on the grounds of state properties or facilities and routine maintenance of that equipment.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Problem Solving 3.59%
Bill of Materials 2.69%
Equipment Operation 1.79%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Boat Driver's salary.
  • Customer Satisfaction: Can increase your salary by up to 26%.
  • Monitoring Progress: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Effective Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Customer Satisfaction
 $54,490
26%
Monitoring Progress
 $51,895
20%
Effective Communication
 $51,463
19%
Written English
 $50,598
17%
Collaboration
 $47,570
10%
Oral Communication
 $46,273
7%
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How Education impacts a Boat Driver's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Boat Drivers enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Boat Driver with a No Diploma is between $38,642 and $42,235).

Boat Driver Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Boat Driver
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 42.9%
High School 42.9%
Associates 28.6%
Bachelors 28.6%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Boat Driver Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Boat Driver's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$38,638
Average $43,246/year
$47,495
$3,220
Average $3,604/month
$3,958
$743
Average $832/week
$913
$19
Average $21/hour
$23
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $47,495 $3,958 $913 $23
Average $43,246 $3,604 $832 $21
25th Percentile $38,638 $3,220 $743 $19

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Salary Trends for Boat Driver

Salaries for a Boat Driver can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $41,217 in 2023 to around $41,253 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Boat Driver salary trends, .

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