Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians score 8 out of 100, which is low exposure to AI. That ranks #785 of 923 US occupations, where #1 is the most exposed. Of the 13 tasks in this job, AI could speed up 1 on its own and 0 more with extra software built on top of it. In April–May 2026, 1 of these tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant.

8/ 100

Low

Rank: #785of 923 jobs
US workers: 23,220BLS, May 2025
Median pay: $57,550a year
In real AI use: 1 of 13tasks, April–May 2026

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Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

AI can speed this up on its own: 1 (8%)
AI can speed this up with extra software: 0 (0%)
Little or no AI speed-up: 12 (92%)

Document inspection and test results and work performed or to be performed.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
Start motors and monitor performance for signs of malfunctioning, such as smoke, excessive vibration, or misfiring.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Mount motors to boats, and operate boats at various speeds on waterways to conduct operational tests.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Repair engine mechanical equipment, such as power tilts, bilge pumps, or power take-offs.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Perform routine engine maintenance on motorboats, such as changing oil and filters.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Replace parts, such as gears, magneto points, piston rings, or spark plugs, and reassemble engines.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Idle motors and observe thermometers to determine the effectiveness of cooling systems.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Inspect and repair or adjust propellers or propeller shafts.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Adjust carburetor mixtures, electrical point settings, or timing while motors are running in water-filled test tanks.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Set starter locks and align and repair steering or throttle controls, using gauges, screwdrivers, or wrenches.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Disassemble and inspect motors to locate defective parts, using mechanic's hand tools and gauges.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Adjust generators and replace faulty wiring, using hand tools and soldering irons.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Repair or rework parts, using machine tools such as lathes, mills, drills, or grinders.Little or no AI speed-up · core task

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Questions about motorboat mechanics and service technicians and AI

Will AI replace motorboat mechanics and service technicians?

Unlikely. Most of the work is hard for today's AI to speed up. Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians score 8 out of 100 (low exposure), #785 of 923 US jobs. AI could speed up 1 of the job's 13 tasks, 1 of them on its own, while 12 see little or no speed-up. Exposure means the work is likely to change, not that the job will disappear.

Which motorboat mechanics and service technicians tasks can AI do?

The most exposed tasks include "Document inspection and test results and work performed or to be performed".

Which motorboat mechanics and service technicians tasks are hardest for AI?

Tasks with little or no AI speed-up include "Start motors and monitor performance for signs of malfunctioning, such as smoke, excessive vibration, or misfiring"; "Mount motors to boats, and operate boats at various speeds on waterways to conduct operational tests"; "Repair engine mechanical equipment, such as power tilts, bilge pumps, or power take-offs".

Are people already using AI for this work?

Yes. In April–May 2026, 1 of the 13 tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, according to the Anthropic Economic Index.

How many people work as motorboat mechanics and service technicians, and what do they earn?

About 23,220 people in the US, with median pay of $57,550 a year (BLS, May 2025).

How to read this score. Exposure measures how much of the work AI could speed up, not whether the job will disappear. A highly exposed job can change shape, with people spending less time on routine tasks and more on the rest. The score counts tasks AI can speed up on its own in full, and tasks that need extra software at half weight.

The ratings come from published research based on GPT-4 (2023). To show what's happening now, each task is also checked against the latest Anthropic Economic Index, which records which tasks people actually use AI for. That data is refreshed automatically when Anthropic publishes a new release. Read the full method.