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Marine engine mechanic salary
Average marine engine mechanic salary
$45,385
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Average marine engine mechanic salary by state
Highest paying states for marine engine mechanics
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana | $38,890 | $18.70 |
| 2 | Alaska | $37,798 | $18.17 |
| 3 | Nevada | $40,728 | $19.58 |
| 4 | Texas | $42,135 | $20.26 |
| 5 | Alabama | $31,112 | $14.96 |
| 6 | Arizona | $33,118 | $15.92 |
| 7 | Florida | $34,608 | $16.64 |
| 8 | New Mexico | $31,596 | $15.19 |
| 9 | California | $41,126 | $19.77 |
| 10 | North Dakota | $28,913 | $13.90 |
| 11 | Hawaii | $36,669 | $17.63 |
| 12 | Georgia | $31,093 | $14.95 |
| 13 | Mississippi | $27,458 | $13.20 |
| 14 | Virginia | $32,557 | $15.65 |
| 15 | Iowa | $26,450 | $12.72 |
| 16 | Oklahoma | $27,593 | $13.27 |
| 17 | New York | $33,973 | $16.33 |
| 18 | Rhode Island | $32,574 | $15.66 |
| 19 | Maine | $30,280 | $14.56 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $34,601 | $16.64 |
| 21 | Tennessee | $27,285 | $13.12 |
| 22 | Washington | $31,657 | $15.22 |
| 23 | Missouri | $30,275 | $14.56 |
| 24 | Connecticut | $31,885 | $15.33 |
| 25 | Maryland | $30,957 | $14.88 |
| 26 | South Dakota | $26,298 | $12.64 |
| 27 | Minnesota | $28,973 | $13.93 |
| 28 | Vermont | $28,721 | $13.81 |
| 29 | Utah | $26,306 | $12.65 |
| 30 | Colorado | $28,572 | $13.74 |
| 31 | District of Columbia | $33,608 | $16.16 |
| 32 | Michigan | $28,051 | $13.49 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $25,788 | $12.40 |
| 34 | Delaware | $27,405 | $13.18 |
| 35 | Oregon | $29,192 | $14.03 |
| 36 | Arkansas | $25,938 | $12.47 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $25,871 | $12.44 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $27,041 | $13.00 |
| 39 | New Hampshire | $28,974 | $13.93 |
| 40 | West Virginia | $24,727 | $11.89 |
| 41 | Indiana | $24,732 | $11.89 |
| 42 | New Jersey | $30,224 | $14.53 |
| 43 | Kansas | $25,852 | $12.43 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $24,749 | $11.90 |
| 45 | Idaho | $24,362 | $11.71 |
| 46 | Ohio | $24,975 | $12.01 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $22,749 | $10.94 |
| 48 | Montana | $22,107 | $10.63 |
| 49 | Pennsylvania | $24,091 | $11.58 |
| 50 | Wisconsin | $24,049 | $11.56 |
| 51 | Illinois | $24,555 | $11.81 |
Marine engine mechanic salary details
A marine engine mechanic's salary ranges from $27,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $75,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a marine engine mechanic's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $75,000 | $6,250 | $36 |
| 75th Percentile | $59,000 | $4,917 | $28 |
| Average | $45,385 | $3,782 | $22 |
| 25th Percentile | $34,000 | $2,833 | $16 |
| 10th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
Highest paying marine engine mechanic jobs
The highest paying types of marine engine mechanics are journeyman/mechanic, truck mechanic, and fleet mechanic.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shop Technician | $36,798 | $3,066 | $17.69 | 150,349 |
| Truck Technician | $44,554 | $3,713 | $21.42 | 204,626 |
| Mechanic Helper | $31,892 | $2,658 | $15.33 | 48,546 |
| Diesel Technician | $46,868 | $3,906 | $22.53 | 128,944 |
| Shop Mechanic | $47,377 | $3,948 | $22.78 | 100,379 |
| Mechanic | $47,149 | $3,929 | $22.67 | 100,534 |
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Marine engine mechanic salary trends
The average marine engine mechanic salary has risen by $7,739 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average marine engine mechanic earned $37,646 annually, but today, they earn $45,385 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for marine engine mechanics over the last decade.
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Average marine engine mechanic salary over time
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Marine engine mechanic salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,400 | $21.82 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $43,800 | $21.08 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $42,800 | $20.58 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | $41,900 | $20.15 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | $40,800 | $19.63 | +1.4% |
Recently added marine engine mechanic salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of The Air Force | Marine Engine Mechanic | Eglin Air Force Base, FL | 04/25/2025 | $50,171 |
| Department of The Air Force | Marine Engine Mechanic | Eglin Air Force Base, FL | 02/25/2025 | $49,211 |
| Thorsolutions | Marine Mechanical Engineer (Auxiliary), Mid | Ione, WA | 02/17/2025 | $80,000 |
| Leidos | Marine Mechanical Engineer II | New Orleans, LA | 01/28/2025 | $67,600 |
| Leidos | Marine Mechanical Engineer II | New York, NY | 01/24/2025 | $67,600 |
| Leidos | Marine Mechanical Engineer II | Reston, VA | 01/24/2025 | $67,600 |
| Leidos | Marine Mechanical Engineer II | Washington, DC | 01/24/2025 | $67,600 |
| Thor Solutions, LLC | Marine Mechanical Engineer (Auxiliary), Mid | Washington, DC | 01/15/2025 | $80,000 |
| Thor Solutions, LLC | Marine Mechanical Engineer (Auxiliary), Mid | Ione, WA | 12/10/2024 | $80,000 |
| Lakeshore Motorsports & Marine | Lakeshore Motorsports & Marine | Ludington, MI | 10/13/2024 | $12,595 |
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