What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Boat Inspector?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Boat Inspector jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Denton, MT (25.1% above average), followed by Raymond, NH and Berkeley, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Denton, MT $71,173 $5,931 $1,368 $34.22 Raymond, NH $69,937 $5,828 $1,344 $33.62 Berkeley, CA $69,676 $5,806 $1,339 $33.50 Ravenna, NE $69,616 $5,801 $1,338 $33.47 Rock River, WY $69,048 $5,754 $1,327 $33.20 Aspen, CO $68,782 $5,731 $1,322 $33.07 Sitka, AK $68,552 $5,712 $1,318 $32.96 Kilauea, HI $68,204 $5,683 $1,311 $32.79 Sunnyvale, CA $67,700 $5,641 $1,301 $32.55 Funk, NE $67,586 $5,632 $1,299 $32.49

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Q: How much does a Boat Inspector make?

The average annual pay for a boat inspector in the United States is $56,905 a year — that works out to approximately $27.36 an hour. The middle 80% of Boat Inspectors earn between $35,000 (10th percentile) and $94,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Boat Inspector Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Boat Inspector in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Mobile Repair at $11,743 (20.6%) above Boat Inspector. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Mobile Repair $68,648 $5,720 $1,320 $33.00 Marine Transportation $57,953 $4,829 $1,114 $27.86 Fleet Technician $56,217 $4,684 $1,081 $27.03 Automotive Welder $53,788 $4,482 $1,034 $25.86 Light Technician $44,268 $3,689 $851 $21.28

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Boat Inspector Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$56,905

Columbus

Ohio

$54,964

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How much does a Boat Inspector make?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average annual pay for a Boat Inspector in the United States is $56,905 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $27.36 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,094/week or $4,742/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $108,500 and as low as $26,000, the majority of Boat Inspector salaries currently range between $38,500 (25th percentile) to $65,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $94,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Boat Inspector varies greatly (by as much as 27000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Boat Inspector in your area makes on average $54,964 per year, or $1,941 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $56,905. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Boat Inspector salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Boat Inspector jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Boat Inspector Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Boat Inspector job is above the national average. Topping the list is Denton, MT, , with Raymond, NH, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $12,771 (22.4%), and Denton, MT, furthers that trend with another $14,268 (25.1%) above the $56,905 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Boat Inspector appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Denton, MT, and Funk, NE, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Boat Inspector role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Denton, MT	$71,173	$5,931	$1,368	$34.22
Raymond, NH	$69,937	$5,828	$1,344	$33.62
Berkeley, CA	$69,676	$5,806	$1,339	$33.50
Ravenna, NE	$69,616	$5,801	$1,338	$33.47
Rock River, WY	$69,048	$5,754	$1,327	$33.20
Aspen, CO	$68,782	$5,731	$1,322	$33.07
Sitka, AK	$68,552	$5,712	$1,318	$32.96
Kilauea, HI	$68,204	$5,683	$1,311	$32.79
Sunnyvale, CA	$67,700	$5,641	$1,301	$32.55
Funk, NE	$67,586	$5,632	$1,299	$32.49

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Boat Inspector Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Boat Inspector category.

For example Mobile Repair jobs pay as much as $11,743 (20.6%) more than the average Boat Inspector salary of $56,905. If you're qualified, finding work as a Mobile Repair may help you make more money than that of the average Boat Inspector position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Mobile Repair	$68,648	$5,720	$1,320	$33.00
Marine Transportation	$57,953	$4,829	$1,114	$27.86
Fleet Technician	$56,217	$4,684	$1,081	$27.03
Automotive Welder	$53,788	$4,482	$1,034	$25.86
Light Technician	$44,268	$3,689	$851	$21.28

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Infographic detailing Boat Inspector salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $56,905 per year or $27.36 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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