Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for automotive and watercraft service attendants in the U.S. is $35,670 ($17.15 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $35,670
- Mean annual wage
- $36,780
- Median hourly wage
- $17.15
- Employment
- 102,010
102,010 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $28,630 | $13.76 |
| 25th percentile | $31,300 | $15.05 |
| Median (50th) | $35,670 | $17.15 |
| 75th percentile | $39,320 | $18.90 |
| 90th percentile | $46,060 | $22.14 |
Highest-paying states for automotive and watercraft service attendants
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $43,630 | 270 |
| California | $41,770 | 10,190 |
| District of Columbia | $41,750 | — |
| Rhode Island | $41,690 | 120 |
| Connecticut | $41,600 | 420 |
| Alaska | $41,590 | 280 |
| New Hampshire | $40,030 | 200 |
| Washington | $39,440 | 2,620 |
| Montana | $38,700 | 460 |
| Vermont | $38,700 | 170 |
Lowest-paying states
- West Virginia: $28,260 median annual wage
- Louisiana: $29,150 median annual wage
- Alabama: $29,180 median annual wage
- Virginia: $30,350 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $30,810 median annual wage
About this occupation
Service automobiles, buses, trucks, boats, and other automotive or marine vehicles with fuel, lubricants, and accessories. Collect payment for services and supplies. May lubricate vehicle, change motor oil, refill antifreeze, or replace lights or other accessories, such as windshield wiper blades or fan belts. May repair or replace tires.
Typical tasks
- Prepare daily reports of fuel, oil, and accessory sales.
- Perform minor repairs, such as adjusting brakes, replacing spark plugs, or changing engine oil or filters.
- Rotate, test, and repair or replace tires.
- Provide customers with information about local roads or highways.
- Check tire pressure and levels of fuel, motor oil, transmission, radiator, battery, or other fluids, adding air or fluids as required.
- Collect cash payments from customers, and make change or charge purchases to customers' credit cards, providing customers with receipts.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: No formal educational credential
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 18.3% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 42.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 22.0% |
| Associate's degree | 7.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 8.5% |
| Master's degree | 1.2% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.3% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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