Take ABBRA’s Wage Rate Survey

The American Boat Builders and Repairers Association is asking marinas to complete its Marina and Boatyard Industry Wage Rate Survey, a comprehensive compensation study designed to help marina businesses understand industry wage trends and stay competitive in attracting and retaining skilled employees. ABBRA partnered with the Association of Marina Industries on the 2026 survey and report.

The survey collects compensation information for a wide range of positions, including common boatyard operations and management roles, specialized technical positions such as marine electricians, marine service technicians, and other skilled trades.

ABBRA hopes to provide compensation benchmarks specific to the boatyard industry build a more comprehensive picture of compensation across the marine industry. The data collected can support workforce planning, recruitment, and employee retention.

Everyone who completes the survey within the next two weeks will receive a FREE copy of the final report this winter.

Take the survey here: Marina and Boatyard Wage Rate Survey 2026