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Marine Service Technicians
Job Numbers and Growth
The count of marine service technicians working in the US is about 24,000. Unemployment for this career is high compared to other careers.
Part-Time Work and Self-Employment
A government survey revealed that 11% of employees work only part of the time. Marine service technicians who work as their own boss represent 23% of the total.
Training and Education
Many employers require long-term on-the-job training from job applicants. Bachelor's degrees are held by 5% of employees. People with some college experience but no degree make up 32% of marine service technicians. The highest level of education for for 64% of workers was a high school diploma. Recommended schools are shown in the column to the right; request information from them to help you decide which, if any, could help you with this career.
Area Job Conditions
There are comparatively more jobs of this type in Sandusky (Ohio), Barnstable (Massachusetts), and Ocean City (New Jersey), and comparatively fewer in Phoenix (Arizona), Las Vegas (Nevada), and Chicago (Illinois).
The earning potential for marine service technicians appears to be highest in Chicago (Illinois), San Francisco (California), and Nassau (New York), and lowest (comparatively speaking) in Athens (Georgia), Cincinnati (Ohio), and Green Bay (Wisconsin).
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Marine Service Technicians: Job and Salary Data by Metropolitan Area
The table below shows data for Marine Service Technicians, as of 2008. The Popularity in Area number tells you how common jobs for Marine Service Technicians are in the area, compared to other US metro areas. A value of 1.0 means an average number of people in the position for area population. Lower numbers mean fewer of these positions in the metro area. The most popular areas for Marine Service Technicians are starred 
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| State | Area | Positions | Typical Pay | Popularity in Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Mobile | 80 | $30,030 | 6.7 |
| Arizona | Flagstaff | 40 | $36,380 | 12.2 |
| Arizona | Phoenix | 130 | $37,440 | 1 |
| California | Oakland | 120 | $44,010 | 1.7 |
| California | San Diego | 110 | $35,770 | 1.2 |
| California | San Francisco | 100 | $49,380 | 1.5 |
| Connecticut | Bridgeport | 100 | $41,830 | 3.4 |
| Connecticut | New Haven | 100 | $46,600 | 5.4 |
| Connecticut | Norwich | 70 | $46,310 | 8.9 |
| Florida | Cape Coral | 170 | $42,890 | 12.4 |
| Florida | Fort Lauderdale | 680 | $39,720 | 13.7 |
| Florida | Fort Walton Beach | 50 | $31,590 | 10.8 |
| Florida | Jacksonville | 110 | $31,580 | 2.7 |
| Florida | Palm Bay | 50 | $39,230 | 3.9 |
| Florida | Panama City | 40 | $36,980 | 9.6 |
| Florida | Tampa | 330 | $44,400 | 4 |
| Florida | West Palm Beach | 80 | $39,610 | 2.2 |
| Georgia | Athens | 40 | $25,810 | 8.7 |
| Georgia | Gainesville | 60 | $42,570 | 14.1 |
| Hawaii | Honolulu | 40 | $33,940 | 1.4 |
| Illinois | Chicago | 130 | $48,230 | 0.5 |
| Indiana | Gary | 110 | $30,840 | 6 |
| Maine | Portland | 90 | $33,890 | 6.8 |
| Maryland | Baltimore | 470 | $42,480 | 5.3 |
| Massachusetts | Barnstable Town | 320 | $43,770 | 50.9 |
| Massachusetts | Boston | 310 | $45,460 | 2.7 |
| Massachusetts | New Bedford | 110 | $40,840 | 28.2 |
| Michigan | Flint | 40 | 4.6 | |
| Minnesota | Minneapolis | 330 | $32,500 | 2.7 |
| Minnesota | St Cloud | 50 | $36,020 | 7.8 |
| Mississippi | Pascagoula | 30 | $29,920 | 10.9 |
| Missouri | Springfield | 50 | $36,550 | 3.9 |
| Nevada | Las Vegas | 50 | $41,480 | 0.8 |
| New Jersey | Atlantic City | 40 | $43,090 | 4.2 |
| New Jersey | Edison | 190 | $33,740 | 2.7 |
| New Jersey | Ocean City | 120 | $36,840 | 50.3 |
| New York | Nassau | 480 | $45,530 | 5.6 |
| New York | Rochester | 160 | $34,780 | 4.8 |
| North Carolina | Wilmington | 130 | $36,630 | 14 |
| Ohio | Cincinnati | 80 | $28,400 | 1.1 |
| Ohio | Sandusky | 120 | $27,820 | 60.3 |
| Ohio | Toledo | 150 | $32,800 | 7.2 |
| Oregon | Portland | 130 | $40,820 | 1.8 |
| Rhode Island | Providence | 140 | $38,410 | 3.7 |
| Tennessee | Chattanooga | 40 | $33,650 | 2.6 |
| Texas | Austin | 80 | $38,430 | 1.6 |
| Virginia | Virginia Beach | 110 | $40,890 | 2.2 |
| Washington | Bellingham | 40 | $43,670 | 8.2 |
| Washington | Mount Vernon | 80 | $39,790 | 30.9 |
| Washington | Seattle | 360 | $41,810 | 3.7 |
| Washington | Tacoma | 110 | $36,880 | 6.2 |
| Wisconsin | Green Bay | 30 | $24,770 | 2.8 |
| Wisconsin | Madison | 60 | $36,130 | 2.7 |
| Wisconsin | Milwaukee | 80 | $32,300 | 1.4 |
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