Will AI replace motorboat mechanics and service technicians?AI replacement risk 29% and how the work is changing

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$57,550
25th–75th pct. $46,750–$66,620
Top pay (est.)
$103,100
Top 10% $79,330
Pay in 5 years
$67,400est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$78,900est.
$67,800–$91,600
Outlook score
64/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
29%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+4.9%
2,600 openings / yr

Will AI replace Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians? AI replacement risk

29%
Low
Ranked #240 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
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How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

Key skills

Repairing
4.0
Troubleshooting
3.8
Equipment Maintenance
3.5
Operation and Control
3.4
Operations Monitoring
3.4
Critical Thinking
3.1
Active Listening
3.0
Quality Control Analysis
3.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Mechanical
6.3
Customer and Personal Service
4.4
Computers and Electronics
3.8
Engineering and Technology
3.8
Physics
3.4
Mathematics
3.4
Transportation
3.3
Education and Training
3.3

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentPerforming General Physical ActivitiesUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeControlling Machines and ProcessesRepairing and Maintaining Electronic EquipmentEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsMonitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Important abilities

Control PrecisionExtent FlexibilityOral ComprehensionFinger DexterityHearing SensitivityInductive Reasoning

Education of workers

Post-secondary certificate
54%
High school diploma
24%
Some college
12%
Less than high school
7%
Associate's degree
5%

Training before entry

None / short demo
23%
Up to 1 month
21%
6–12 months
19%
1–2 years
10%
3–6 months
8%
4–10 years
8%
Over 10 years
6%
2–4 years
3%
1–3 months
2%

Related work experience

1–2 years
30%
6–12 months
25%
4–6 years
17%
2–4 years
10%
None
8%
1–3 months
5%
Over 10 years
3%
Up to 1 month
2%
3–6 months
2%

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.