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Marine technician salary: How it compares to the national full‑time average

The ABS does not publish a specific salary for marine technicians; the closest broad occupation group, Technicians and Trades Workers, had a median hourly earnings of $39.00 in August 2025.

This sits on the Australian full-time average.

Week, hour, and a tax sketch

$2,084 a week · $54.83 an hour if spread over 38 hours

About $83,159 after resident income tax and a 2% Medicare levy.

2026–27 resident rates and a 2% Medicare levy. Not a tax assessment.Open the full line

Marine technician salary: Where does it sit?

If you are a marine technician – or you employ one – you may be wondering how the pay stacks up against the national average. The short answer is that the Australian Bureau of Statistics does not publish a specific “marine technician” figure. The closest official data comes from the broad occupation group Technicians and Trades Workers, which had a median hourly earnings of $39.00 per hour in August 2025 (ABS Employee earnings). That works out to roughly $1,482 a week on a standard 38‑hour week, or about $77,064 a year before tax.

Reading the same pay as a year, a week, and an hour

The on‑site tool accepts a yearly salary before tax and shows you the equivalent weekly and hourly amounts (based on a 38‑hour week), plus the distance from the national full‑time average. This makes it easy to see where any salary – including a marine technician’s – sits on the line.

The national full‑time average

The benchmark used on this site is the ABS Average Weekly Earnings, May 2026. For full‑time adult ordinary time earnings, the national average is $2,083.70 per week, or about $108,352 a year (multiplied by 52). This is the figure the site draws the line against. It is an average, not a median, and it covers all full‑time adult employees across all industries.

By comparison, the Technicians and Trades Workers median of $39.00/hour is below that average. But remember: the average includes many high‑paid professionals and managers, so it is not unusual for trade‑based roles to sit below the line.

Medians and minimums

For a fuller picture, the ABS also publishes medians. In August 2025:

  • The full‑time median weekly earnings were $1,741 (about $90,532 a year).
  • The all‑employees median (including part‑time and casual) was $1,425 per week (about $74,100 a year).

These medians are less affected by very high or very low earners than the average. A marine technician earning around $77,064 a year would be below the full‑time median but above the all‑employees median.

At the bottom end, the national minimum wage from 1 July 2026 is $26.44 per hour, $1,004.90 per week, or about $52,255 a year on 38 hours. Award minimums rose by 4.75% from that date. Many marine technicians are covered by the Marine industry award or a similar award, which sets higher minimum rates than the national minimum. You can check the Fair Work Modern Awards Pay Database for the exact classification rates.

State differences

Where you work also matters. The full‑time adult average weekly ordinary time earnings by state (ABS Average Weekly Earnings, May 2026) are:

  • New South Wales: about $109,658 a year
  • Victoria: about $106,137
  • Queensland: about $106,064
  • South Australia: about $102,450
  • Western Australia: about $115,825
  • Tasmania: about $96,008
  • Northern Territory: about $103,173
  • Australian Capital Territory: about $119,090

Marine technicians in Western Australia or the ACT may earn more than those in Tasmania or South Australia, reflecting local labour markets and industry mix.

Occupation medians

The ABS Employee earnings release also breaks down median hourly earnings by occupation. For August 2025:

  • Technicians and Trades Workers: $39.00/hr
  • Machinery Operators and Drivers: $36.40/hr
  • Labourers: $32.00/hr
  • Professionals: $59.50/hr

If your role involves more supervisory or technical duties, you may be classified at a higher skill level. The ABS groups Skill Level 3 (which includes many trades) had a median of $37.50/hr, while Skill Level 2 (advanced diplomas) was $45.00/hr.

How to use this site

Place a salary on the line to see how any figure compares to the national full‑time average. You can also explore job medians for other occupations or industry medians for sectors such as manufacturing or transport. For more guidance on interpreting the data, see the Guides section.

A note on sources

All averages in this article come from the ABS Average Weekly Earnings, May 2026. Medians come from the ABS Employee earnings, August 2025. The minimum wage and award information come from Fair Work (Annual Wage Review 2026). Tax rates are from the ATO for 2026–27. No precise figure for “marine technician” exists in these publications, so the Technicians and Trades Workers median is the best available benchmark.

Summary

While there is no single published salary for marine technicians, the data suggests a typical full‑time marine technician earns around $39.00 per hour, or roughly $77,000 a year. This is below the national full‑time average of $108,352 but close to the all‑employees median. Use the on‑site tool to enter your own salary and see exactly where it sits on the line.

Questions

What is the average salary for a marine technician in Australia?

The Australian Bureau of Statistics does not publish a separate figure for marine technicians. The closest broad occupation group is Technicians and Trades Workers, which had a median hourly earnings of $39.00 per hour in August 2025 (ABS Employee earnings). That equates to about $1,482 per week on a 38‑hour week, or roughly $77,064 a year before tax. Actual pay can vary by employer, location, experience, and any applicable award or enterprise agreement.

How does a marine technician salary compare with the national full‑time average?

The national full‑time adult average weekly ordinary time earnings is $2,083.70 per week, or about $108,352 a year (ABS Average Weekly Earnings, May 2026). The Technicians and Trades Workers median of $39.00/hour is below that average. However, many marine technicians may work overtime or receive allowances that lift total earnings. The site’s line tool lets you enter your own salary to see how it sits against the national average.

What tax will a marine technician pay on their salary?

For the 2026–27 income year, resident tax rates are: nil up to $18,200; 15% from $18,201 to $45,000; 30% from $45,001 to $135,000; 37% from $135,001 to $190,000; and 45% above $190,000. A Medicare levy of 2% applies unless you qualify for an exemption or reduction. For example, a marine technician earning $77,064 a year would pay about $14,467 in tax plus $1,541 in Medicare levy, leaving around $61,056 after tax.

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