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.
The total amount of jobs that were listed by the BLS in May 2011 was 16,770 jobs in the United States with an average salary of $37,170. The Hourly wage for a boat mechanic comes out to be around $17.87.he total amount of jobs that were listed by the BLS in May 2011 was 16,770 jobs in the United States with an average salary of $37,170. The Hourly wage for a boat mechanic comes out to be around $17.87.