Do marine technicians need a license in New Jersey?

No statewide license is required for marine technicians in New Jersey. Most employers expect industry certifications such as ASE or OEM certification.

How to Become a Marine Technician in New Jersey (2026)

Q: How long does marine technician training take in New Jersey?

Most people become a Marine Technician in New Jersey through a postsecondary automotive, diesel, motorcycle, marine, or collision program plus ASE or OEM credentials. This is not a default RAPIDS apprenticeship.

Q: How much do marine technicians earn in New Jersey?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), marine technicians in New Jersey earned a median annual wage of approximately $71,880. Employment concentration in New Jersey is roughly 0.39 of the national average, meaning fewer workers per capita than the U.S. as a whole.

Q: What is the job outlook for marine technicians in New Jersey?

New Jersey currently employs approximately 250 workers, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 6.0% national employment change for this occupation from 2024 to 2034.

Updated September 2, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

New Jersey motorboat mechanics and service technicians earn a median annual wage of $71,880 ($34.56/hr) according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), with about 250 workers employed statewide. The state median is approximately 24.9% above the national median of $57,550 for the same occupation.

Key Takeaways

Median annual pay: $71,880 ($34.56/hr)
25th percentile: $54,720 per year
75th percentile: $79,030 per year
Top 10% earn: more than $79,040 per year
Entry-level (bottom 10%): under $41,290 per year
Workers employed in New Jersey: 250
Versus national median: 24.9% above the U.S. median of $57,550
Job concentration: Location quotient 0.39 - this occupation is less concentrated in New Jersey than the national average

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Last reviewed September 2, 2026.

New Jersey employs about 250 marine technicians earning a median $71,880 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Training as a Marine Technician here means completing a postsecondary automotive, diesel, motorcycle, marine, or collision program plus ASE or OEM credentials. This is not a default RAPIDS apprenticeship.

New Jersey employs approximately 250 marine technicians according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a median annual wage of $71,880 ¹. Nationally, marine technician employment is projected to grow 6.0% from 2024 to 2034, with about 2,600 openings per year ². This page covers how to become a Marine Technician in New Jersey, including licensing requirements, training programs, and salary data.

At a Glance

Training paths: trade-school or community-college program in the specialty (find programs)
Typical timeline: a postsecondary automotive, diesel, motorcycle, marine, or collision program plus ASE or OEM credentials. This is not a default RAPIDS apprenticeship
Exam: ASE or OEM certification
Median wage (New Jersey): $71,880 per year ¹

Quick Answers About How to Become a Marine Technician in New Jersey

How to become a Marine Technician in New Jersey? Complete a postsecondary automotive, diesel, motorcycle, marine, or collision program plus ASE or OEM credentials. This is not a default RAPIDS apprenticeship. Confirm credential rules with the program and employer.

How long does it take? Most people finish a postsecondary automotive, diesel, motorcycle, marine, or collision program plus ASE or OEM credentials. This is not a default RAPIDS apprenticeship. Confirm current hour totals with the program and employer.

Do I need a license in New Jersey? Most states do not require a statewide occupational license. Employers typically expect ASE or OEM certification. See the licensing section below.

What do marine technicians earn in New Jersey? The median annual wage for marine technicians in New Jersey is $71,880 according to BLS data. Entry-level wages start around $41,290 and experienced professionals can earn $79,040 or more ¹.

How to Become a Marine Technician in New Jersey

Meet program entry rules. Programs typically require a high school diploma or GED.
Complete a specialty program. Finish an automotive, diesel, motorcycle, marine, or collision program. Some union shops use apprenticeships; the default national path is a certificate plus ASE, not DAS as the only option.
Earn ASE or OEM credentials. Pass ASE tests or OEM training the employer requires. Some states add a separate smog or emissions credential; it is not the whole mechanic license.

Steps and hour totals vary by credential level; confirm current requirements with the program and employer before you enroll.

Marine Technician License Requirements in New Jersey

Most states do not license auto, diesel, motorcycle, marine, or collision techs as a statewide journeyman card. Employers expect ASE or OEM credentials. Some states add a smog or emissions credential.

Typical path

Complete a specialty program.
Earn ASE or OEM credentials.
Add a state smog or emissions credential only if that state and the job require one.

Hour totals, fees, and reciprocity rules change. Confirm current requirements with the employer before you enroll.

Marine Technician Wages by Metro Area in New Jersey

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians Wages by Metro Area in New Jersey

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ( OES data), motorboat mechanics and service technicians wages in New Jersey vary by metro area.

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
New York-Newark-Jersey City	940	$62,070	$67,890	$55,740	$84,010
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington	190	$58,800	$61,050	$40,520	$80,520
Atlantic City-Hammonton	50	$67,480	$63,490	$41,290	$79,670

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May .

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for marine technicians in New Jersey? New Jersey currently employs approximately 250 marine technicians ¹. Nationally, marine technician employment is projected to grow 6.0% from 2024 to 2034 ².

What training programs are available in New Jersey? Options include trade schools, community colleges, and state-approved training programs. Use the school finder above to search for programs in New Jersey.

How much do marine technicians earn in New Jersey compared to the national average? The median annual wage for marine technicians in New Jersey is $71,880, which is $16,930 above the national median of $54,950 according to BLS data ¹.

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Citations

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References

Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/oes/ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
Bureau of Labor Statistics - Employment Projections: https://www.bls.gov/emp/ ↩︎ ↩︎

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)