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Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Tennessee

The median pay for a motorboat mechanics and service technicians in Tennessee is $49,910/year ($24/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $38K at the entry level to $61K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Tennessee. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$50K
Median annual
$24/hr
Hourly rate
$38K
Entry level (10th %)
$61K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $50K get you in Tennessee?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,512/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,215/mo
Rent as % of take-home34.6% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$55,591/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,297/mo

About motorboat mechanics and service technicians

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 24,250
Tennessee employed: 260
Category: Repair & Maintenance

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Tennessee

Bar chart showing Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians salary percentiles in Tennessee: 10th percentile $37,860, 25th percentile $45,760, median $49,910, 75th percentile $52,420, 90th percentile $61,320. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$38K25th$46KMedian$50K75th$52K90th$61K
Bar chart showing Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians salary percentiles in Tennessee: 10th percentile $37,860, 25th percentile $45,760, median $49,910, 75th percentile $52,420, 90th percentile $61,320. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level motorboat mechanics and service technicians (10th percentile) start around $38K. Mid-career wages sit at $50K. Top earners bring in $61K or more, a $23K spread from bottom to top.

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Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians salary by metro in Tennessee

1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Knoxville$51K+3%120

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median is $49,910 a year, that works out to about $24 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,860, and experienced motorboat mechanics and service technicians can clear $61,320. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $50K enough to live in Tennessee?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,512/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,215/month, which eats 34.6% 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 Tennessee?

Tennessee 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 $55,591 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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