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Motorboat Operators vs. Stockers and Order Fillers: Who Earns More?

Motorboat Operators out-earn Stockers and Order Fillers by $10K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Motorboat Operators land at $47,520 and Stockers and Order Fillers at $37,330. The education gap is real: motorboat operator programs typically require no formal educational credential, while stockers and order filler programs require no formal educational credential. Top-paying state for Motorboat Operators is Hawaii ($76,250); for Stockers and Order Fillers it's Washington ($44,620).

Motorboat Operators
Stockers and Order Fillers
Median salary
$47,520
$37,330
Hourly rate
$22.85/hr
$17.95/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$34,510
$30,110
Senior level (90th %)
$84,530
$49,260
Education required
No formal educational credential
No formal educational credential
U.S. employment
2,480
2,833,810
Job growth (10-year)
1.4%
8.5%
Category
Transportation
Transportation
Top-paying state
Hawaii
Washington

Pay by state

States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Motorboat Operators median pay.

State
Motorboat Operators
Stockers and Order Fillers
Hawaii
$76,250
$39,300
Illinois
$68,380
$37,680
Washington
$63,650
$44,620
New York
$62,000
$39,030
Texas
$50,270
$36,840
Michigan
$46,760
$35,930
Florida
$46,620
$36,400
Connecticut
$45,970
$40,590
Louisiana
$45,800
$34,490
Massachusetts
$45,160
$37,540
New Jersey
$44,150
$37,250
Tennessee
$42,360
$36,140
California
$34,570
$42,870

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.

Common questions

Who earns more, Motorboat Operators or Stockers and Order Fillers?

Motorboat Operators earn more nationally. The median is $47,520 for Motorboat Operators versus $37,330 for Stockers and Order Fillers, a difference of $10K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

Which has better job growth, Motorboat Operators or Stockers and Order Fillers?

Stockers and Order Fillers has the better 10-year outlook at 8.5% projected growth, compared to 1.4% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.

Which requires more education, Motorboat Operators or Stockers and Order Fillers?

Motorboat Operators typically requires no formal educational credential. Stockers and Order Fillers requires no formal educational credential. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.

Where do Motorboat Operators get paid the most?

Hawaii is the top-paying state for Motorboat Operators at $76,250/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.

How does Motorboat Operators vs. Stockers and Order Fillers pay differ by state?

The gap varies significantly by state. In Hawaii, Motorboat Operators earn $76,250 vs. $39,300 for Stockers and Order Fillers. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.

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