Yacht Broker

Also called: Superyacht Broker

Sells luxury boats and yachts and helps buyers find the perfect vessel.

A day in the life

You show a 90-foot yacht at a Florida boat show, take a buyer on a sea trial, and negotiate a multi-million-dollar deal.

Pay over a career

Starting
$42k
Typical
$108k
High
$350k

Commission-based; highly variable.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. No degree required; boating knowledge and sales skill; some states require licenses.

Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.

Majors to look at: Business, Marine Studies.

Outlook

Growing about average. Tiny niche.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. AI helps match boats to buyers; boat shows, sea trials and luxury negotiation stay hands-on human work.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Business elective, Speech and debate, Physical education.

Official data: O*NET occupation 41-3091.

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