While the value of higher education will never go away, in today's economy we should honor and promote people who educate themselves. When you look at a new candidate, rather than look at his or her college degree, maybe you should take more time to look at his experience, ability to learn, drive, and problem solving skills.
1 Average salary: $54,000 P/A. * 2  Wages will vary according to your level of skill, experience and employer. 3  Employment level: 4,000 as of November 2012 (Projected employment levels in 2017 of 4,000). 4  Average weekly hours: Average weekly hours worked for a full time Boat Builder or Shipwright is 45.5 hours.
Pay by Industry. As of 2011, the majority of marine mechanics worked for marine dealerships and earned an average of $35,960 per year. Those who worked for marine and small-engine repair shops earned similar pay, an average of $36,470 per year.Marine mechanics employed in the ship-and boat-building industry earned significantly more, an average of $40,550 per year.The highest-paid marine mechanics were those employed in support activities for water transportation, who earned an average of $44,150 per year.oastal states offered the highest earnings to marine mechanics in 2011. Alaska reported the very highest average salary, at $48,470 per year, followed by Connecticut at $47,610 and Massachusetts at $45,960.