Marina Manager

Also called: Harbor Manager (Marina)

Runs a marina's docks, staff, boat services, and customers.

A day in the life

Marina managers rent slips, oversee fuel docks and repair yards, handle hurricane prep, and keep boaters happy.

Pay over a career

Starting
$50k
Typical
$78k
High
$120k

Estimate.

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

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in business or hospitality, or years of marina work; Certified Marina Manager credential.

Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Recreation Management.

Outlook

Growing about average. No separate BLS projection; estimate based on related occupations.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. Slip-booking apps and AI billing help, but hurricane prep, staff and boater relations stay hands-on.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Business CTE class, Earth science, Accounting.

Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9081.

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