SOC 49-3051
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ50/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ24,250
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$55K
$36K โ $79K
Projected Growth
๐+6%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค24/100
Low exposure
๐ก Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians face a risk score of 50/100 โ 6 points above the national average of 44. With only 24/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $55K ($9K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 50/100, Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like robotic inspection of hard-to-reach equipment are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 24,250 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in working in confined, elevated, or hazardous spaces and customer communication about technical issues to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Robotic inspection of hard-to-reach equipment
Automated fault detection via IoT sensor networks
AI parts inventory and supply chain optimization
Augmented reality-guided remote diagnostics
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Working in confined, elevated, or hazardous spaces
Customer communication about technical issues
Diagnosing novel equipment failures through physical inspection
Hands-on fine motor work in intricate machinery
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Start motors and monitor performance for signs of malfunctioning, such as smoke, excessive vibration, or misfiring.
Document inspection and test results and work performed or to be performed.
Mount motors to boats, and operate boats at various speeds on waterways to conduct operational tests.
Repair engine mechanical equipment, such as power tilts, bilge pumps, or power take-offs.
Perform routine engine maintenance on motorboats, such as changing oil and filters.
๐ป Technology Skills
Analytical or scientific software
Web page creation and editing software
Inventory management software
Spreadsheet software
Office suite software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
Customer and Personal Service
Computers and Electronics
English Language
Mathematics
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 65% |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 28 | $93K | 74% |
| Supervisors of Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | 33 | $78K | 79% |