As of June 2026, Motorboat Operators has an AI-exposure score of 48/100 (Moderate exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Motorboat Operators

48/100
Moderate exposure
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More exposed than 30% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$47,520. About 300 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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How you compare to similar Transportation roles

Motorboat Operators (you)
48
Sailors and Marine Oilers
47
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers
49
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers
46
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
46
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
50
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Your tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable

No automatable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as augmentable (100%).

Augmentable
  • Organize and direct the activities of crew members.
  • Oversee operation of vessels used for carrying passengers, motor vehicles, or goods across rivers, harbors, lakes, and coastal waters.
  • Direct safety operations in emergency situations.
  • Arrange repairs, fuel, and supplies for vessels.
  • Report any observed navigational hazards to authorities.
  • Issue directions for loading, unloading, and seating in boats.
  • Secure boats to docks with mooring lines, and cast off lines to enable departure.
  • Maintain desired courses, using compasses or electronic navigational aids.
  • Take depth soundings in turning basins.
  • Clean boats and repair hulls and superstructures, using hand tools, paint, and brushes.
  • Perform general labor duties such as repairing booms.
  • Operate engine throttles and steering mechanisms to guide boats on desired courses.
  • Follow safety procedures to ensure the protection of passengers, cargo, and vessels.
  • Maintain equipment such as range markers, fire extinguishers, boat fenders, lines, pumps, and fittings.
  • Service motors by performing tasks such as changing oil and lubricating parts.
  • Tow, push, or guide other boats, barges, logs, or rafts.
Durable

No durable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as augmentable (100%).

Safer adjacent roles

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80% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$92,460
51
Sailors and Marine Oilers
72% skills overlap · Moderate exposure · ~US$51,520
47
Ship Engineers
64% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$109,530
51
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
56% skills overlap · Low exposure · ~US$57,550
37
Dredge Operators
48% skills overlap · Low exposure · ~US$49,640
39
Riggers
40% skills overlap · Moderate exposure · ~US$62,640
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Fishing and Hunting Workers
40% skills overlap · Moderate exposure
41
Hoist and Winch Operators
40% skills overlap · Moderate exposure · ~US$56,450
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