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Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Iowa

The median pay for a motorboat mechanics and service technicians in Iowa is $48,090/year ($23.12/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $74K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Iowa. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$48K
Median annual
$23.12/hr
Hourly rate
$31K
Entry level (10th %)
$74K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $48K get you in Iowa?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,197/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,064/mo
Rent as % of take-home33.3% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$54,119/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,133/mo

About motorboat mechanics and service technicians

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 24,250
Iowa employed: 140
Category: Repair & Maintenance

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Iowa

Bar chart showing Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians salary percentiles in Iowa: 10th percentile $31,200, 25th percentile $34,670, median $48,090, 75th percentile $57,980, 90th percentile $73,630. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$31K25th$35KMedian$48K75th$58K90th$74K
Bar chart showing Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians salary percentiles in Iowa: 10th percentile $31,200, 25th percentile $34,670, median $48,090, 75th percentile $57,980, 90th percentile $73,630. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level motorboat mechanics and service technicians (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $48K. Top earners bring in $74K or more, a $42K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do motorboat mechanics and service technicians make in Iowa?

The median is $48,090 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,200, and experienced motorboat mechanics and service technicians can clear $73,630. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $48K enough to live in Iowa?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,197/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,064/month, which eats 33.3% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a motorboat mechanics and service technicians salary go in Iowa?

Iowa has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median motorboat mechanics and service technicians salary is worth about $54,119 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do motorboat mechanics and service technicians get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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